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Compare bus, train, and flight for Karlsruhe to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 350 miles (564 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $181 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana:
A bus is $18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana costing on average $89.
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 10h 12m versus 7h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Ljubljana
How to get from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM10h35Karlsruhe Hbf9:50 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 AM10h35Karlsruhe Hbf9:50 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 204+
LH14606:59 AM6h06Karlsruhe Hbf1:05 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$5881One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus11:20 PM9h01Karlsruhe Hbf8:21 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM9h31Karlsruhe Hbf5:01 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 AM10h21Karlsruhe Hbf10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$451One-way0 transfers
ICE 376 · ICE 614+
LX3611+
LX22787:59 AM14h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4121One-way3 transfers
ICE 376 · ICE 614+
LX1075 · LX22787:59 AM14h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4121One-way3 transfers
ICE 204+
LX3611+
LX22786:59 AM15h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4121One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana:
A bus is $18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana costing on average $89.
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Ljubljana costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Ljubljana as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Ljubljana by flight.
- Travel with EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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