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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Salzburg to Ljubljana:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ljubljana costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Ljubljana
How to get from Salzburg to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 659+
D 3116:07 AM4h10Salzburg Hbf10:17 AMLjubljana station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 659+
D 3116:07 AM4h10Salzburg Hbf10:17 AMLjubljana station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1109+
LH14586:00 AM3h15Salzburg Airport9:15 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$6381One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 659+
D 3136:07 AM6h20Salzburg Hbf12:27 PMLjubljana station$301One-way1 transfer
IC 891+
D 397:07 PM4h11Salzburg Hbf11:18 PMLjubljana station$311One-way1 transfer
IR 718+
REX 1825+
D 3159:11 AM5h03Salzburg Hbf2:14 PMLjubljana station$371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM3h50Salzburg, P+R Süd12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM4h11Salzburg, P+R Süd10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 PM4h23Salzburg, P+R Süd10:58 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$361One-way0 transfers
LH1105 · LH14622:10 PM7h45Salzburg Airport9:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4481One-way1 transfer
LH1109 · LH14606:00 AM7h05Salzburg Airport1:05 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$6381One-way1 transfer
LH1109 · LH98 · LH16966:00 AM6h35Salzburg Airport12:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$7181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Ljubljana:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ljubljana costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
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