How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 733 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 733, while a flight costs an average of NOK 5,188.

Distance: 388 miles (625 km)

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Driving

NOK 1,891

Average price

NOK 733

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Cheapest

NOK 5,188

Average price

NOK 800

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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30m

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12h 41m

Average total duration

12h 11m

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30m

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5h 16m

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Fastest

3h 16m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

8h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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ÖBB | ICE

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FlixBus

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Lot Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of NOK 733.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana:

A bus is NOK 1,158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average NOK 1,891.

A bus is NOK 4,456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average NOK 5,188.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 13m.

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around NOK 1,891 compared to roughly NOK 800 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 1,090. The journey takes 9h 43m versus 8h 27m 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · RJ 113+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 315
    2:25 AM11h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    2:14 PMLjubljana station
    NOK 4281One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · RJ 113+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 315
    2:25 AM11h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    2:14 PMLjubljana station
    NOK 4281One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1462
    8:30 PM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    NOK 2,2071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBDB S6+ÖBB | ICEICE 699+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
    1:33 AM15h07
    Frankfurt South station
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    NOK 5271One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 577 · ICE 567+ÖBBRJX 261+ÖBB | InterCityIC 891
    1:20 PM9h58
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    NOK 5511One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 625+ÖBBRJX 261+ÖBB | InterCityIC 891+ÖBBD 39
    12:59 PM10h19
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    NOK 5511One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM11h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    NOK 5511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM12h50
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:50 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    NOK 5631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 PM11h06
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:21 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    NOK 5851One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH1458
    8:00 AM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:15 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    NOK 2,2071One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1460
    12:00 PM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    NOK 2,2071One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO617
    10:35 AM5h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    NOK 3,0331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana

Travel to Ljubljana easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of NOK 733.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana:

A bus is NOK 1,158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average NOK 1,891.

A bus is NOK 4,456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average NOK 5,188.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 13m.

Bus takes on average 12h 41m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is approximately 388 miles (625 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Ljubljana as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, KLM, Air France, TAP Portugal to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Trieste, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ljubljana to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ljubljana, you can explore the Ljubljana Central Market for local produce and traditional foods, visit the Metelkova Mesto cultural center for nightlife and street art, and admire Slovenian art at the National Gallery of Slovenia. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city on a Ljubljanica River Cruise and delve into cultural heritage at the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum. Don't miss the medieval Ljubljana Castle for panoramic city views, the architectural marvel of the Triple Bridge, the scenic Tivoli Park, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the baroque-style Ljubljana Cathedral with its impressive frescoes.
To explore the highlights of Ljubljana, including its charming Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, and Tivoli Park, two to three days are typically sufficient.
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