How to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana

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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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$38

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$34

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5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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4h 46m

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4h 16m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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ÖBB | Railjet

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from Salzburg to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM4h00
Salzburg, P+R Süd
05:15PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM4h23
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:58PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:35AM3h26
Salzburg, P+R Süd
05:01AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | InterCityIC 791+ÖBBD 315
09:07AM5h07
Salzburg Hbf
02:14PMLjubljana station
$431One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | InterCityIC 793+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
11:07AM5h33
Salzburg Hbf
04:40PMLjubljana station
$371One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 551+ÖBBD 313
08:07AM4h20
Salzburg Hbf
12:27PMLjubljana station
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM3h35
Salzburg, P+R Süd
07:25PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM4h11
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:26AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:05PM3h50
Salzburg, P+R Süd
11:55PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$281One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Salzburg to Ljubljana

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana, 75,89% 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 Salzburg to Ljubljana 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 Salzburg to Ljubljana

Travel to Ljubljana 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 Salzburg to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Ljubljana including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A train is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Ljubljana costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 2m.

The distance from Salzburg to Ljubljana is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Ljubljana is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Ljubljana:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Trieste, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.
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