There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Ljubljana by plane, bus, train, night bus, rideshare, car 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
Fly to Ljubljana • 2 h 42 min
$108 - $393
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4 h 41 min
$19 - $23
8 alternative options
Fly to Klagenfurt • 4 h 11 min
$99 - $493
Fly to Graz • 4 h 42 min
$128 - $653
Fly to Zagreb • 4 h 32 min
$128 - $583
Bus • 5 h 15 min
$22 - $40
Train • 6 h 8 min
$45 - $70
Train, night bus • 7 h 30 min
$41 - $65
Drive • 3 h 40 min
$45 - $70
Shuttle • 4 h 45 min
$45 - $700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana is to rideshare which costs 16€ - 20€ and takes 4 h 41 min.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana is to fly which costs 90€ - 340€ and takes 2 h 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Ljubljana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 15 min.
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 6 h 8 min.
The distance between Vienna and Ljubljana is 278 km. The road distance is 379.6 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 5 h 15 min and costs 19€ - 35€.
It takes approximately 2 h 42 min to get from Vienna to Ljubljana, including transfers.
Vienna to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg 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 fly which takes 2 h 42 min and costs 90€ - 340€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 35€ and takes 5 h 15 min, you could also train, which costs 35€ - 60€ and takes 6 h 8 min.
- Distance: 174 miles
- Duration: 2 h 42 min
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
Adria Airways flies from Vienna to Ljubljana twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna to Ljubljana twice daily. Tickets cost $22 - $40 and the journey takes 5 h 15 min.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $500
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from Vienna to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $350
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $700
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $700
- Website
- adria.si
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $500
The national railway system of Austria, the OBB carried 209 million passengers on local and regional trains, and 35 million on long-distance trains in 2016 alone. The OBB’s 4865 km network covers 570 trains simultaneously at peak times, with one train leaving every 12 seconds, making it a supremely efficient way to travel around the country and surrounding region. The company’s extensive network connects cities in Austria, and adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Contact Details
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Wien Meidling to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Graz, Graz central train station to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11 - $19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Vienna to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45 - $700
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- $45 - $65
- Private
- $320 - $700
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 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
- 4 h 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $23
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Ljubljana Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Vienna to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana station.
Vienna to Ljubljana train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ljubljana is 380 km. It takes approximately 3 h 40 min to drive from Vienna to Ljubljana.
Adria Airways offers flights from Vienna Airport to Ljubljana Airport.
Book your Vienna to Ljubljana train tickets online with Loco2.
Book your Vienna to Ljubljana bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 790+ hotels available in Ljubljana. Prices start at $56 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Ljubljana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 16 min and costs 11€.