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 $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 $72, while a flight costs an average of $230.

Distance: 388 miles (625 km)

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$172

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$72

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$230

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$88

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11h 15m

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10h 45m

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30m

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12h 37m

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12h 7m

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3h 51m

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1h 51m

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8h 27m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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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 $72 (€58).

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

A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average $172 (€139).

A bus is $158 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average $230 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 37m.

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 $172 (€139) compared to roughly $88 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-84.37 (€-68.23). The journey takes 10h 45m 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.

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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 625 · RJX 261 · IC 891+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 39
    12:38 PM10h40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $671One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 625 · RJX 261 · IC 891+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 39
    12:38 PM10h40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $671One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1462
    8:30 PM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $5201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 211+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 39
    11:17 AM12h01
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 371 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 · IC 891
    12:43 PM10h35
    Frankfurt South station
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $991One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4615 · ICE 625 · RJX 261 · IC 891
    12:35 PM10h43
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $1031One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:03 PM14h48
    Frankfurt South station
    4:51 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM14h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    3:55 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM11h46
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    8:21 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1814 · KL1989
    7:00 AM6h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO380 · LO617
    8:00 PM20h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO378 · LO617
    5:30 PM22h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $4351One-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 $72 (€58).

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

A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average $172 (€139).

A bus is $158 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana costing on average $230 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 37m.

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 24 flights per day.
  • Around 16 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet, Malta Air, Lufthansa.
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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