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How to get from Cologne to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Ljubljana: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ljubljana is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $42 (€38) compared to other travel options to Ljubljana:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Ljubljana costing on average $49 (€44).
Taking a train costs $127 (€115) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $169 (€153) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Ljubljana is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 13 h 31 min.
Taking a train requires on average 10 h 51 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 481 miles (776 km) between Cologne and Ljubljana.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ljubljana is:
- 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Ljubljana:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Ljubljana:
- FlixBus can get you to Ljubljana by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Cologne to Ljubljana for $49 (€44) on Omio.
- Travel with Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Ljubljana. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cologne to Ljubljana tickets on Omio for $169 (€153).
- Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB Nightjet can get you to Ljubljana by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Ljubljana for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Ljubljana tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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