There are 5 ways to get from Ljubljana to Gmünd by train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Train, line 9505 bus • 3h 59m
4 alternative options
Train, line 9505 bus #2 • 3h 59m
Bus • 5h 11m
Night train • 4h 11m
Drive • 1h 29m
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Gmünd is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Gmünd is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Gmünd is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Gmünd is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Gmünd is to drive. Taking this option will cost €17 - €25 and takes 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana station to Gmünd. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana bus station and arriving at Gmünd i.K. Hauptplatz via Villach Hbf and Spittal/Drau Zentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ljubljana and Gmünd is 121 km. The road distance is 147.2 km.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Gmünd without a car is to train and line 9505 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €18 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ljubljana to Gmünd, including transfers.
Ljubljana to Gmünd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ljubljana bus station.
Ljubljana to Gmünd bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Spittal/Drau Zentrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Gmünd is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ljubljana to Gmünd.
There are 101+ hotels available in Gmünd. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 120.6 km
- Duration: 3h 59m
What companies run services between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Gmünd, Kärnten, Austria?
You can take a bus from Ljubljana to Gmünd via Villach Hbf and Spittal/Drau Zentrum in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) operates a vehicle from Ljubljana to Spittal-Millstaettersee once daily. Tickets cost €8 - €12 and the journey takes 2h 39m. EuroNight also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
Night train from Ljubljana to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €8 - €10
- Regional Train Ticket
- €6 - €8
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €11 - €14
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- Railjet
- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Ljubljana to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 17 17
- Website
- postbus.at
Bus from Spittal-Millstättersee Bf/Bbf to Gmünd i.K. Hauptplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus GmbH
Bus from Villach Hbf to Spittal/Drau Zentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus GmbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Villach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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