How to travel from Ulm to Ljubljana

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €190.

Distance: 266 miles (429 km)

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€43

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€76

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€190

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€21

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8h 33m

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8h 3m

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9h 27m

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5h 5m

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3h 5m

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6h 1m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Ljubljana costing on average €76.

A bus is €483 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Ljubljana costing on average €539.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 17m.

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ulm and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ulm to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-35.01. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Ulm to Ljubljana

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

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

  • FlixBus
    7:40 PM7h21
    Ulm
    3:01 AMLjubljana
    441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:40 PM7h21
    Ulm
    3:01 AMLjubljana
    441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:40 PM7h21
    Ulm
    3:01 AMLjubljana
    441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:40 PM7h21
    Ulm
    4:01 AMLjubljana
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:55 PM9h00
    Ulm
    10:55 PMLjubljana
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:30 AM9h20
    Ulm
    8:50 PMLjubljana
    481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm 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 Ulm to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ulm and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ulm to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Ljubljana costing on average €76.

A bus is €147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Ljubljana costing on average €190.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

The distance from Ulm to Ljubljana is approximately 266 miles (429 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Ljubljana 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 Ulm to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ulm to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Air Serbia to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ulm to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Ulm 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ljubljana to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ljubljana, you can explore the Ljubljana Central Market for local produce and traditional foods, visit the Metelkova Mesto cultural center for nightlife and street art, and admire Slovenian art at the National Gallery of Slovenia. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city on a Ljubljanica River Cruise and delve into cultural heritage at the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum. Don't miss the medieval Ljubljana Castle for panoramic city views, the architectural marvel of the Triple Bridge, the scenic Tivoli Park, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the baroque-style Ljubljana Cathedral with its impressive frescoes.
To explore the highlights of Ljubljana, including its charming Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, and Tivoli Park, two to three days are typically sufficient.

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