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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 train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m 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 |
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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 Villach to Ljubljana:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
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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 3174:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf6:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
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D 3174:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf6:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
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D 3174:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf6:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
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D 198:38 PM1h31Villach Hbf10:09 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
D 3118:38 AM1h39Villach Hbf10:17 AMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
D 399:38 PM1h40Villach Hbf11:18 PMLjubljana station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM1h35Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM1h36Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM2h03Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)10:58 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Ljubljana:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 25 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 FlixBus, GoOpti, Dr. Richard Linien GmbH & Co KG to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
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