How to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €450.

Distance: 169 miles (273 km)

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€32

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€56

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€450

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€120

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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30m

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8h 56m

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8h 26m

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5h 33m

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3h 33m

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5h 4m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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

Compare ways to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana

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

The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of €32.

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

A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Ljubljana costing on average €56.

A train is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Ljubljana costing on average €450.

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 8h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck 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 €32 compared to roughly €120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €88. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 5h 4m 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 Innsbruck to Ljubljana

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

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

  • ÖBBIR 611+ÖBB | ICEICE 211+ÖBBD 39
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBIR 611+ÖBB | ICEICE 211+ÖBBD 39
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 163+ÖBB | ICEICE 117+ÖBBD 317
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBIR 15511+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 551+ÖBBD 313
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBIR 613 · IR 677 · Bus31006+ÖBB | S-BahnS 31
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX13479 · IR 719+ÖBB | InterCityIC 799+ÖBBD 19
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6351 · LH6331+LufthansaLH1462
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6343 · LH6397+LufthansaLH1458
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6351 · LH6397+LufthansaLH1458
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Innsbruck and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of €32.

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

A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Ljubljana costing on average €56.

A train is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Ljubljana costing on average €450.

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 8h 56m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is approximately 169 miles (273 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Ljubljana:
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Innsbruck to Ljubljana:
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck 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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