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Schwarzenberg Palace
The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£61
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£129
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
11 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
13 h 24 m
Trains on 23 Sept
5
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Prague will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 5 trains from Ljubljana to Prague, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 449 km distance in an average of 13 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 13 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £399.
Distance: 449 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £399 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £139 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Prague:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Prague costing on average £88.
A coach is £356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Prague costing on average £399.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Coach takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £51. The journey takes 9h 56m versus 6h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Prague trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:50 Ljubljana | 14h33 | 12:23 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 8:15 Ljubljana | 11h08 | 19:23 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 Ljubljana | 11h08 | 20:23 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ljubljana to Prague run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 449 km distance in 7h 8m.
Distance 449 km |
Average train duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Moderate for Europe. Beer, casual meals and public transport are good value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than in many Central European cities.
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ljubljana to Prague trains use the Ljubljana to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ljubljana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Sokol, JB Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ljubljana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ljubljana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ljubljana: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Ljubljana, City Hotel Ljubljana, Grand Hotel Union.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha-Vršovice is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Vršovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ansámbl, Bad Flash Bar, Café Sladkovský
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Vršovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Vršovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Vršovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Vršovice: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Vršovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mars, Hotel Slavia, Hotel Nabucco.
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