How to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €578.

Distance: 556 miles (896 km)

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€119

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€578

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€82

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€73

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12h 43m

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12h 13m

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5h 6m

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18h 45m

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18h 15m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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

Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €82.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Ljubljana:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average €119.

A bus is €496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average €578.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 43m.

Bus takes on average 18h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 17m sooner (12h 13m by train vs 12h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €119 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Ljubljana

How to get from Hamburg to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM18h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM18h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1053 · LX2276
    11:00 AM3h15
    Hamburg Airport
    2:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €6561One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 783 · ICE 117+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 317
    6:01 AM12h08
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:09 PMLjubljana station
    €2381One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1205+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 465+ÖBBD 311
    11:37 AM22h40
    Hamburg Altona
    10:17 AMLjubljana station
    €2551One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM18h18
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:38 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:39 PM17h59
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:38 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €791One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:39 PM20h26
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO398 · LO615
    6:55 AM6h10
    Hamburg Airport
    1:05 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO394 · LO617
    7:40 PM20h50
    Hamburg Airport
    4:30 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2121One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1758 · KL1989
    6:40 PM17h40
    Hamburg Airport
    12:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €82.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Ljubljana:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average €119.

A bus is €496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average €578.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 43m.

Bus takes on average 18h 45m.

The distance from Hamburg to Ljubljana is approximately 556 miles (896 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Ljubljana:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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