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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m 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 |
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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 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).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM3h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja12:05 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
D 18+
RJ 6567:29 PM4h37Ljubljana station12:06 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus1:15 AM3h31Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:46 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
D 316+
ICE 1169:35 AM4h18Ljubljana station1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
EC 214 · EC 11411:08 AM4h45Ljubljana station3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
D 310+
RJ 6585:27 PM4h26Ljubljana station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:30 PM4h00Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja5:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 AM4h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM4h00Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$301One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
- 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.
- 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 | 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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