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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $108.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Villach to Ljubljana
Compare the available ways to get from Villach to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Ljubljana:
A train is $92 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 1h 44m 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 317
4:38 PM 1h31 Villach Hbf 6:09 PM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- D 317
4:38 PM 1h31 Villach Hbf 6:09 PM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- D 317
4:38 PM 1h31 Villach Hbf 6:09 PM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- D 19
8:38 PM 1h31 Villach Hbf 10:09 PM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - D 315
12:38 PM 1h36 Villach Hbf 2:14 PM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - D 311
8:38 AM 1h39 Villach Hbf 10:17 AM Ljubljana station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM 1h35 Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 12:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja $14 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
3:40 PM 1h35 Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 5:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Ljubljana:
A train is $92 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Ljubljana costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight.
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