How to travel from Ljubljana to Cologne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ljubljana to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $154.

Distance: 482 miles (777 km)

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Flight

$107

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$87

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$490

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14h 53m

Average total duration

14h 23m

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30m

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14h 42m

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14h 12m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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

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

FlixBus
12:15AM15h15
Ljubljana
03:30PMCologne
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:15AM15h15
Ljubljana
03:30PMCologne
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:20PM14h50
Ljubljana
11:10AMCologne
$871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:10PM14h50
Ljubljana
09:00AMCologne
$921One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Ljubljana to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ljubljana and Cologne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Cologne is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $53 (€43).

A train is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Cologne costing on average $154 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 50m.

Train takes on average 10h 54m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Cologne is approximately 482 miles (777 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Cologne 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 Ljubljana to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, LAER to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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