How to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana

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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a train costs an average of $138.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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$132

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$138

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$84

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$264

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3h 39m

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10h 20m

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9h 50m

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11h 45m

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11h 15m

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7h 30m

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $84 (€68).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $132 (€107).

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $138 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 20m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Ljubljana among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Ljubljana

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

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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
    3:50 PM13h01
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:51 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM13h01
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:51 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX2278
    9:25 PM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $5581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM13h25
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:30 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4733 · 4781
    3:25 AM12h50
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    4:15 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM14h01
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:21 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 5863
    4:05 PM1h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    5:50 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1197 · LH1462
    6:05 PM3h40
    Zurich Airport
    9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $7471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH1185+LufthansaLH1460
    9:25 AM4h00
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $7471One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $84 (€68).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $132 (€107).

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ljubljana costing on average $138 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 20m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Zurich to Ljubljana is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ljubljana to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ljubljana, you can explore the Ljubljana Central Market for local produce and traditional foods, visit the Metelkova Mesto cultural center for nightlife and street art, and admire Slovenian art at the National Gallery of Slovenia. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city on a Ljubljanica River Cruise and delve into cultural heritage at the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum. Don't miss the medieval Ljubljana Castle for panoramic city views, the architectural marvel of the Triple Bridge, the scenic Tivoli Park, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the baroque-style Ljubljana Cathedral with its impressive frescoes.
To explore the highlights of Ljubljana, including its charming Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, and Tivoli Park, two to three days are typically sufficient.
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