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Compare train and bus for Villach to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Ljubljana:
A train is $94 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 14m 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 Villach to Ljubljana
How to get from Villach to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Ljubljana is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D 198:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf10:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
D 198:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf10:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
D 198:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf10:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
D 399:38 PM1h40Villach Hbf11:18 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
D 3196:38 PM1h58Villach Hbf8:36 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
D 3174:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf6:09 PMLjubljana station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM1h35Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)5:15 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM1h35Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM1h36Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Ljubljana:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
- 23 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti.
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