How to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $23.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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$35

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$36

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$117

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4h 56m

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4h 26m

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4h 46m

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4h 16m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Ljubljana to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM3h35
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:05 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBD 18+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 656
    7:29 PM4h37
    Ljubljana station
    12:06 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 AM3h31
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    4:46 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBD 316+ÖBB | ICEICE 116
    9:35 AM4h18
    Ljubljana station
    1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214 · EC 114
    11:08 AM4h45
    Ljubljana station
    3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBD 310+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 658
    5:27 PM4h26
    Ljubljana station
    9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM4h00
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    5:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM4h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM4h00
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg, 75,44% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Salzburg is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Salzburg is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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