- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Vienna will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 37 trains that leave Ljubljana for Vienna on Sat, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 5 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
D 18+
RJ 656 · RJ 263
D 310 · RJX 530
D 310 · RJX 530+
S 2 · S 7
Bus36006+
S 36+
IR 574+
IC 534
Bus36006+
S 36+
IR 574+
IC 534
D 38 · RJX 638
D 318 · RJX 636
D 316 · RJX 56
D 312 · RJX 132
D 314 · RJX 52Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $388 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vienna:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $52 (€43).
A bus is $340 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $388 (€319).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
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 Vienna trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 414+ EC 463 | 10:10 PM Ljubljana station | 8h22 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EN 414+ EC 463+ RJ 563 | 10:10 PM Ljubljana station | 8h47 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN 414+ RJX 769 | 10:10 PM Ljubljana station | 9h47 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 872 · RJX 254+ R 1604 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana station | 10h02 | 9:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 872 · RJX 254 · RJX19979+ R 1604 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana station | 10h52 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 872+ RJ 657+ R 1604 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana station | 11h52 | 10:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 872 · RJX 254+ S 2 · S 7 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana station | 10h36 | 9:41 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
D 38 · RJX 638 | 5:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h25 | 11:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 38 · RJX 638+ S 2 · S 7 | 5:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h59 | 11:41 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ IC 538 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 6h15 | 12:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ RJ 659 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 7h05 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ IC 538 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 6h49 | 12:41 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
D 318 · RJX 636 | 7:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h25 | 1:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 318 · RJX 636+ S 2 · S 7 | 7:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h59 | 1:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
Bus14006+ EC 78 | 8:05 AM Ljubljana station | 6h02 | 2:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Bus14006+ EC 78+ RJ 551 | 8:05 AM Ljubljana station | 6h52 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
Bus14006+ EC 78+ S 2 · S 7 | 8:05 AM Ljubljana station | 6h36 | 2:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
D 316 · RJX 56 | 9:35 AM Ljubljana station | 5h32 | 3:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 316 · RJX 56+ S 2 · S 7 | 9:35 AM Ljubljana station | 6h06 | 3:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 576+ RJ 113 | 10:15 AM Ljubljana station | 6h42 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 576+ RJ 113 | 10:15 AM Ljubljana station | 6h21 | 4:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 214+ RJX 134 | 11:08 AM Ljubljana station | 5h59 | 5:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 214+ RJX 134+ S 2 · S 7 | 11:08 AM Ljubljana station | 6h33 | 5:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ IC 534 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 5h47 | 6:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ RJ 555 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 6h37 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ IC 534 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 6h21 | 6:41 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
D 314 · RJX 52 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana station | 5h37 | 7:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 314 · RJX 52+ S 2 · S 7 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana station | 6h11 | 7:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
R 2008+ IR 572+ IC 532 | 1:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 8:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 2008+ IR 572+ IC 532+ S 2 | 1:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h51 | 8:41 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
R 2008+ IR 572+ RJ 557+ RJX19957 | 1:50 PM Ljubljana station | 7h07 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
D 312 · RJX 132 | 3:32 PM Ljubljana station | 5h35 | 9:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 312 · RJX 132+ S 2 · S 7 | 3:32 PM Ljubljana station | 6h09 | 9:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
EC 70 | 3:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 10:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 70+ RJX19959 | 3:50 PM Ljubljana station | 7h07 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 70+ S 2 · S 7 | 3:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h51 | 10:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
D 310 · RJX 530 | 5:27 PM Ljubljana station | 5h40 | 11:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 310 · RJX 530+ S 2 · S 7 | 5:27 PM Ljubljana station | 6h14 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IC 502+ R 2990+ IR 678 · RJX 130 | 5:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 502+ R 2990+ IR 678 · RJX 130 | 5:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h51 | 12:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
D 18+ RJ 656 · RJ 263 | 7:29 PM Ljubljana station | 7h51 | 3:20 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ljubljana to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection and blockbuster exhibitions, plus Monet, Picasso, and modern masters.
Art museum complex in a Baroque palace, best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and strong Austrian art holdings.
The atmospheric old core of the city, ideal for walking among grand streets, churches, and imperial-era architecture.
Vienna’s famous ring boulevard lined with monumental buildings, best explored on foot, by tram, or from cafes nearby.
A vast public park and leisure area famous for open green space, long walking routes, and the Giant Ferris Wheel area.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet, breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef served in broth with apple-horseradish and chive sauces. It is a classic Viennese dish strongly tied to imperial-era cuisine.
Crisp fried chicken, often served with lemon and salad or potato salad. It is a traditional Austrian favorite also common in Vienna.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and a park-side setting.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for Tafelspitz and refined boiled beef specialties in an elegant classic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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