How to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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$232

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$115

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$89

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4h 58m

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1h 58m

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11h 7m

Average total duration

10h 37m

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11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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30m

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1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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Ryanair

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from Ljubljana to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM12h30
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM14h15
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$881One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SWISSLX2277
02:20PM1h15
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
03:35PMZurich Airport
$4991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn312 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60403
03:32PM16h33
Ljubljana station
08:05AMZurich HB
$1061One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM13h25
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
06:45PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$891One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 5862
02:40PM1h35
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
04:15PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$1241One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX2279
06:30AM1h20
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
07:50AMZurich Airport
$4251One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiLH5671+Lufthansa CitylineLH2368
09:45AM3h10
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
12:55PMZurich Airport
$4881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ljubljana and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Zurich costing on average $52 (€42).

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Zurich costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 58m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Zurich is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Zurich is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, SWISS, LAER, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, CityJet to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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