How to travel from Ljubljana to Vienna

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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 bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Train

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€60

Average price

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 36m

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30m

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7h 5m

Average total duration

6h 35m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Ljubljana to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

ÖBBBus14006+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 78
08:05AM6h02
Ljubljana station
02:07PMVienna Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:30PM5h15
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
11:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX2277+Austrian AirlinesLX3536
02:55PM4h10
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
07:05PMVienna International Airport
$7831One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBBIR 576+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113
10:15AM6h21
Ljubljana station
04:36PMVienna Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBBus36006+ÖBB | S-BahnS 36+ÖBBIR 574+ÖBB | InterCityIC 534
12:20PM5h47
Ljubljana station
06:07PMVienna Hbf
$421One-way
3 transfers
ÖBBBus36006+ÖBB | S-BahnS 36+ÖBBIR 574+ÖBB | InterCityIC 534
12:20PM6h07
Ljubljana station
06:27PMVienna Airport
$421One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25PM5h05
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
08:30PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$451One-way
0 transfers
Nomago
10:00AM4h45
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
02:45PMSchwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM5h20
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
01:35AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$391One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiLH5671+Austrian AirlinesLH6390
10:00AM6h35
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
04:35PMVienna International Airport
$4701One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH5671+Austrian AirlinesLH6324
10:00AM10h20
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
08:20PMVienna International Airport
$4701One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH5671+Austrian AirlinesLH6326
10:00AM12h40
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
10:40PMVienna International Airport
$4701One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Ljubljana to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Ljubljana to Vienna, 58,89% 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 Vienna 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 Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Ljubljana to Vienna: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $25 (€23).

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

A bus is $91 (€82) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $116 (€105) from Ljubljana to Vienna.

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Ljubljana to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 30 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 29 min of travel time.

The Ljubljana to Vienna distance is around 172 miles (278 km).

The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Vienna is:

  • Around 59 buses per day.
  • 1 flight a day.
  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Ljubljana to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ljubljana to Vienna:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Ljubljana to Vienna depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Most travelers take a train from Ljubljana to Vienna Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Ljubljana to Vienna:

  • Goopti or FlixBus can get you to Vienna by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Ljubljana to Vienna for $25 (€23) on Omio.
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB or EuroNight can get you to Vienna by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB | Railjet from Ljubljana to Vienna for $28 (€25) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Vienna with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with goopti or FlixBus 59 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ljubljana to Vienna.

Looking to extend your trip from Ljubljana to Vienna? Many Omio customers who go from Ljubljana to Vienna usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. If you're looking to explore Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich from Vienna, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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