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 $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. 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 $90, while a flight costs an average of $230.

Distance: 556 miles (896 km)

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$105

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$230

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$90

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$90

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13h 12m

Average total duration

12h 42m

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30m

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6h 8m

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4h 8m

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18h 8m

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17h 38m

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12h 30m

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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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Lot Polish Airlines

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $90 (€73).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average $105 (€84).

A bus is $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average $230 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 12m.

Bus takes on average 18h 8m.

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 the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $105 (€84) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.25 (€-11.51). The journey takes 12h 42m versus 12h 30m 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 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:39 PM21h26
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $861One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:39 PM21h26
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $861One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2051 · LH1696
    8:45 AM3h50
    Hamburg Airport
    12:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $9241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 781 · EC 115+metronom82853 · 81647
    12:33 AM16h07
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    $1451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 783 · ICE 117+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 317
    6:01 AM12h08
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:09 PMLjubljana station
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 891+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 39
    11:01 AM12h17
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $1731One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM21h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM24h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:39 AM20h38
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:17 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1750 · KL1405+Air FranceKL2167
    6:10 AM7h40
    Hamburg Airport
    1:50 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $4391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO396 · LO615
    11:25 AM25h20
    Hamburg Airport
    12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $5971One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1750 · KL1991
    6:10 AM16h45
    Hamburg Airport
    10:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $6101One-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 $90 (€73).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average $105 (€84).

A bus is $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ljubljana costing on average $230 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 12m.

Bus takes on average 18h 8m.

The distance from Hamburg to Ljubljana is approximately 556 miles (896 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 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 Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Cityjet to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Ljubljana:
  • 1 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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