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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ljubljana to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Vienna:
A train is $78 (€66) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $132 (€111).
A train is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€111) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19 (-€16). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ljubljana to Vienna
How to get from Ljubljana to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 502+
R 2990+IR 678 · RJX 1305:50 PM6h17Ljubljana station12:07 AMVienna Hbf$281One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 502+R 2990+IR 678 · RJX 1305:50 PM6h17Ljubljana station12:07 AMVienna Hbf$281One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH1697+LH63901:20 PM3h15Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport4:35 PMVienna International Airport$4181One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Bus52606+IC 526+IR 676+
S 17:50 PM9h45Ljubljana station5:35 AMVienna Hbf$281One-way4 transfers - D 310 · RJX 5305:27 PM5h40Ljubljana station11:07 PMVienna Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
- D 310 · RJX 530+
REX 75:27 PM6h18Ljubljana station11:45 PMVienna Airport$331One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM5h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja11:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$401One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:15 PM5h20Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja1:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:25 PM5h05Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$411One-way0 transfers
LH1459+LH633410:25 AM3h50Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport2:15 PMVienna International Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
LO622 · LO3907+LO50135:30 AM10h20Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport3:50 PMVienna International Airport$3041One-way2 transfers- LO616 · LO3911+LO50131:30 PM26h20Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport3:50 PMVienna International Airport$3041One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Vienna:
A train is $78 (€66) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $132 (€111).
A train is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Vienna costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 70 buses per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Vienna, Central Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, EasyDrive, TripstAir, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Vienna by train.
- 70 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, EasyDrive, TripstAir.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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