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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 CHF23, while a bus costs an average of CHF25.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF23 Average price Cheapest | CHF25 Average price | CHF95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Salzburg:
A train is CHF3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average CHF25.
A train is CHF309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average CHF332.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around CHF23 compared to roughly CHF95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF72. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 5m 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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How to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D 38+
ICE 2105:42 AM4h11Ljubljana station9:53 AMSalzburg HbfCHF201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- D 38+ICE 2105:42 AM4h11Ljubljana station9:53 AMSalzburg HbfCHF201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1463 · LH11026:05 AM3h20Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport9:25 AMSalzburg AirportCHF2771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- D 18+
RJ 6567:29 PM4h37Ljubljana station12:06 AMSalzburg HbfCHF201One-way1 transfer 
EN 41410:10 PM4h35Ljubljana station2:45 AMSalzburg HbfCHF351One-way0 transfers- D 310+RJ 6585:27 PM4h26Ljubljana station9:53 PMSalzburg HbfCHF401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:40 AM3h50Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:30 AMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 AM3h30Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja7:15 AMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja12:05 PMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF271One-way0 transfers
- LH1461 · LH11082:05 PM8h00Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport10:05 PMSalzburg AirportCHF2401One-way1 transfer
- LH1461 · LH11062:05 PM3h55Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport6:00 PMSalzburg AirportCHF3211One-way1 transfer
- LH1106+
LH145910:15 AM7h45Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport6:00 PMSalzburg AirportCHF3211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Salzburg:
A train is CHF3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average CHF25.
A train is CHF309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average CHF332.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, Union Ivkoni International.
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