The cheapest and fastest trains from Ljubljana to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
17 h 48 m
Average duration
20 h 49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
979 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Rotterdam will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ljubljana for Rotterdam every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 979 km distance in an average of 20 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 h 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 train and coach for Ljubljana to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 979 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £67 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 36m Average total duration 23h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Rotterdam train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:15 Ljubljana | 23h00 | 07:15 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:35 Ljubljana | 21h40 | 07:15 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:27 Ljubljana | 17h48 | 07:15 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ljubljana to Rotterdam
Distance 979 km |
Average train duration 14h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 15h 10m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) from Ljubljana to Rotterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) trains will get you between Ljubljana and Rotterdam from £23. 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.
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
FAQs: Ljubljana to Rotterdam train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ljubljana and Rotterdam
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1.
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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