How to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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$286

Average price

$163

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$86

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4h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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3h 0m

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10h 17m

Average total duration

9h 47m

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30m

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13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 48m

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30m

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1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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Ryanair

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

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from Zurich to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM12h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:55PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$841One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM12h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:55PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$841One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SWISSLX2278
09:15PM1h10
Zurich Airport
10:25PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$7051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM13h01
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:51AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM14h56
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:21AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$861One-way
1 transfer
Union Ivkoni
05:15PM9h45
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
03:00AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$1011One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 5863
04:35PM1h30
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
06:05PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$1341One-way
0 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN2730 · SN3343
08:45AM4h10
Zurich Airport
12:55PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$8011One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLH5741+Lufthansa CitylineLH1460
06:50PM3h20
Zurich Airport
10:10PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$8081One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is a flight with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A flight is $22 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $48 (€38).

A flight is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 46m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Zurich to Ljubljana is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Ljubljana as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, SWISS, Air Serbia, LAER, Air Baltic to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.
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