The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Ljubljana will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bern for Ljubljana every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 549 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bern to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bern to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 549 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £44 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bern to Ljubljana train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 02:04 Bern | 12h56 | 15:00 Ljubljana | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Bern | 11h59 | 20:30 Ljubljana | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Ljubljana
Distance 549 km |
Average train duration 10h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 59m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Bern to Ljubljana trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bern and Ljubljana from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Bern to Ljubljana train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern and Ljubljana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Trg Osvobodilne fronte.
- Restaurant Sokol
- JB Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- InterContinental Ljubljana
- City Hotel Ljubljana
- Grand Hotel Union
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Croatia, and Italy
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Not available
- Tram: Not available
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