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Compare train and bus for Linz to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Linz to Ljubljana:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ljubljana costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
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How to get from Linz to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:50 PM5h27Linz, Industriezeile4:17 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:50 PM5h27Linz, Industriezeile4:17 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:50 PM5h27Linz, Industriezeile4:17 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 162+
EC 11510:45 AM5h55Linz Hbf4:40 PMLjubljana station$621One-way1 transfer
IC 542+
RJ 113+
D 3158:30 AM5h44Linz Hbf2:14 PMLjubljana station$681One-way2 transfers
IC 542 · IC 793+
D 3178:30 AM9h39Linz Hbf6:09 PMLjubljana station$741One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:45 AM5h53Linz, Industriezeile7:38 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Ljubljana:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Ljubljana costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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