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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 33, while a flight costs an average of CHF 394.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 33 Average price Cheapest | CHF 109 Average price | CHF 394 Average price | CHF 93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Ljubljana
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Ljubljana:
A train is CHF 76 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average CHF 109.
A train is CHF 362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average CHF 394.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around CHF 33 compared to roughly CHF 93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 60. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Ljubljana
How to get from Vienna to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Ljubljana is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 650+IR 677 · Bus31006+
S 3111:24 PM10h29Vienna Hbf9:53 AMLjubljana stationCHF 231One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 650+IR 677 · Bus31006+S 3111:24 PM10h29Vienna Hbf9:53 AMLjubljana stationCHF 231One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH6329+
LH16969:25 AM3h10Vienna International Airport12:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik AirportCHF 7581One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 650+IR 677 · Bus31006+S 3111:02 PM10h51Vienna Airport9:53 AMLjubljana stationCHF 271One-way3 transfers
EC 207+IR 873+
R 6057:53 PM9h49Vienna Hbf5:42 AMLjubljana stationCHF 281One-way2 transfers- RJ 654+IR 873+R 6057:24 PM10h18Vienna Hbf5:42 AMLjubljana stationCHF 281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM4h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:35 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna PostajaCHF 321One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:00 PM5h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna PostajaCHF 341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM4h59Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:09 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna PostajaCHF 381One-way0 transfers
- SN6008+
SN334312:20 PM5h25Vienna International Airport5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik AirportCHF 2611One-way1 transfer - SN2902 · SN33439:25 AM8h20Vienna International Airport5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik AirportCHF 2611One-way1 transfer
- LO5004+LO6156:30 AM6h15Vienna International Airport12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik AirportCHF 3111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Ljubljana:
A train is CHF 76 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average CHF 109.
A train is CHF 362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average CHF 394.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
- Around 71 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Train Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, EasyDrive, BlaBlaCar Bus, TripstAir to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia to go to Ljubljana by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 71 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, Infobus, EasyDrive, TripstAir.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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