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How to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 €60, and a flight costs an average of €28.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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€97

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€266

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11h 23m

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10h 53m

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11h 45m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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from Ljubljana to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche Bahn312 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · 17739
03:32PM15h21
Ljubljana station
06:53AMZurich HB
$671One-way
5 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn312 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · 17739
03:32PM15h21
Ljubljana station
06:53AMZurich HB
$671One-way
5 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX2277
02:55PM1h15
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
04:10PMZurich Airport
$5001One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn314 · RJ 112 · ECE 94
01:30PM10h58
Ljubljana station
12:28AMZurich HB
$831One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 96
11:08AM11h20
Ljubljana station
10:28PMZurich HB
$941One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn316 · ICE 116 · ECE 98
09:35AM10h53
Ljubljana station
08:28PMZurich HB
$1241One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM14h15
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$771One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1461+SWISSLH5736
06:35AM3h35
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
10:10AMZurich Airport
$5841One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1461+LufthansaLH1186
06:35AM4h10
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
10:45AMZurich Airport
$5841One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1697 · LH2370
01:20PM3h00
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
04:20PMZurich Airport
$7301One-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 from Ljubljana to Zurich including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Ljubljana is by taking a train, which costs on average $53 (€48).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Ljubljana to Zurich:

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Zurich costing on average $60 (€54).

Taking a train costs $35 (€32) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $88 (€80).

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

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 10 h 5 min.

Taking a train requires on average 10 h 52 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 295 miles (476 km) from Ljubljana to Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Zurich is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 16 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Zurich:

  • Buses most often depart from Ljubljana at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Flights mostly leave from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and tend to arrive in Zurich Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ljubljana to Zurich:

  • You can go to Zurich from Ljubljana by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $60 (€54) with FlixBus from Ljubljana to Zurich on Omio.
  • You can take a flight from Ljubljana to Zurich with LAER, SWISS, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Edelweiss Air or LOT Polish Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $88 (€80) with Air Serbia from Ljubljana to Zurich.
  • You can take a train from Ljubljana to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $53 (€48) with Deutsche Bahn from Ljubljana to Zurich.

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

  • Direct flight available with SWISS or Air Baltic 1 direct flight per day.

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

Many of our customers traveling from Ljubljana to Zurich don't make Zurich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Zurich are Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Zurich to any of these top destinations today!
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