- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Venice will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Ljubljana to Venice without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce 3406
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Regionale Veloce 3442
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Regionale Veloce 3426
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Regionale Veloce 3442
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Regionale Veloce 3406
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Regionale Veloce 3426Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $309.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $515 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Venice:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Venice costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ljubljana to Venice costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $488 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Venice costing on average $515 (€421).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 17m.
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€65) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.17 (€-28.70). The journey takes 5h 20m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Venice trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4782+ Regionale Veloce 3426 | 11:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 6h31 | 6:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
4782+ Regionale Veloce 3442 | 11:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 4h31 | 4:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
4782+ Regionale Veloce 3406 | 11:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 5h31 | 5:21 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ljubljana to Venice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ljubljana to Venice trains use the Ljubljana to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ljubljana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Sokol, JB Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ljubljana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ljubljana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ljubljana: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Ljubljana, City Hotel Ljubljana, Grand Hotel Union.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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