There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Ljubljana by train, bus, night bus, rideshare, car, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 59m
75€ - 100€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4h 41m
16€ - 20€
8 alternative options
Bus • 7h 11m
17€ - 35€
Night bus, bus • 7h 48m
25€ - 38€
Drive • 3h 40m
35€ - 60€
Fly to Klagenfurt, shuttle • 4h 11m
121€ - 551€
Fly to Graz, shuttle • 4h 42m
146€ - 611€
Fly to Zagreb, shuttle • 4h 32m
130€ - 591€
Fly to Ljubljana • 6h 7m
113€ - 801€
Shuttle • 4h 45m
35€ - 600€
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International entry into Slovenia from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
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Conditions of entry into Slovenia from Austria
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Slovenia from Austria.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ljubljana is 080 1404.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ljubljana is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Ljubljana is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 080 1404.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana is to rideshare which costs 16€ - 20€ and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs 35€ - 60€.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Ljubljana station. However, there are services departing from Vienna City Center Station and arriving at Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja via Vienna Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Ljubljana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Vienna and Ljubljana is 278 km. The road distance is 378.2 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 75€ - 100€.
The train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana takes 5h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vienna to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Nomago, depart from Vienna Airport Bus Station.
Vienna to Ljubljana train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 75€ - 100€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 17€ - 35€ and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs 110€ - 800€ and takes 6h 7m.
- Distance: 278.4 km
- Duration: 5h 59m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana once daily. Tickets cost 75€ - 100€ and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Nomago operates a bus from Vienna Airport Bus Station to Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja once daily. Tickets cost 17€ - 35€ and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 390€
Flights from Vienna to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 300€
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 500€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 390€
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 600€
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 420€
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Stuttgart, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 440€
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Nuremberg, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 430€
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 390€
Flights from Vienna to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 300€
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 550€
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 170€
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 500€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 430€
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 Wien Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 100€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Vienna Airport Bus Station to Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 35€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 17€ - 24€
- Premium
- 19€ - 28€
- Family&friends
- 23€ - 35€
Bus from Avtobusna postaja Maribor to Tivolska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 21€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 10€ - 15€
- Premium
- 12€ - 18€
- Family&friends
- 14€ - 21€
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Vienna Central Station to Maribor bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 150€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 10€ - 35€
- Private
- 40€ - 150€
Shuttle from Graz Airport to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 320€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 37€ - 40€
- Private
- 130€ - 320€
Shuttle from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 220€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 29€ - 40€
- Private
- 110€ - 220€
Shuttle from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 600€
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 35€ - 55€
- Private
- 270€ - 600€
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Vienna to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Nomago, arrive at Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja.
Vienna to Ljubljana train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ljubljana is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Vienna to Ljubljana.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Klagenfurt Airport.
There are 191+ hotels available in Ljubljana. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to line 9011 train which takes 16 min and costs 12€.