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Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Villach:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Villach costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 9m 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 Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Villach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D 3187:42 AM1h40Ljubljana station9:22 AMVillach Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
D 3187:42 AM1h40Ljubljana station9:22 AMVillach Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM1h25Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)10:25 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$1381One-way0 transfers
Other options
D 385:42 AM1h40Ljubljana station7:22 AMVillach Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
EN 4041410:10 PM1h43Ljubljana station11:53 PMVillach Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
D 3169:35 AM1h47Ljubljana station11:22 AMVillach Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 AM1h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:15 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM1h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:45 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM1h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja3:05 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Villach:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Villach costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Villach 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 Villach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) to go to Villach by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Villach by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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