Ljubljana to Salzburg train with ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

Trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg

Trains between Ljubljana and Salzburg take approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. The trains travel between the Ljubljana Railway Station and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (abbreviated Salzburg Hbf). About 4  trains travel every day of the week. The fastest train is the ÖBB Nightjet, which commutes late at night and takes approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Ljubljana to Salzburg train times: daily departures

Approximately four trains travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg every day. Several trains depart during different times of the day. The earliest train departs from Ljubljana train station around 7:26 a.m. while the last train leaves around 11:55 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Ljubljana to Salzburg?

The average travel time for trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg is 4 hours and 20 minutes. The fastest train is the ÖBB Nightjet, which takes around 4 hours and 9 minutes. The longest train ride is onboard the ÖBB Euro City (EC) which takes approximately 4 hours and 26 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg?

Departure station:  Ljubljana Railway Station  is the principal train station. It is about 550 meters from the city center. A taxi ride takes around 2 minutes while walking takes about 7 minutes. The train station has a lost-and-found, waiting area, bars, luggage storage, gift shop, telephone, bathrooms, and currency exchanges.

Arrival station: Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) is approximately 180 meters to the center. It is a 2-minute walk. At the station, you will find escalators, elevators, accessible bathrooms, a police station, WiFi, and luggage storage.

Which train companies travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg?

The Österreichische Bundesbahnen or ÖBB is the national railway system and operator of trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg. You can catch any of the three trains between the two cities.

ÖBB Ljubljana to Salzburg

These are long-distance trains between the two cities. The trains have one transfer at Villach Hbf and take approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes.

ÖBB Euro City (EC) Ljubljana to Salzburg

Eurocity trains connect Austria and neighboring countries. They are direct trains taking approximately 4 hours and 26 minutes.

ÖBB Nightjet Ljubljana to Salzburg

These are long-distance trains operating between Ljubljana and Salzburg. They are direct trains taking approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Ljubljana to Salzburg trains: services on board

Most ÖBB trains, Eurocity and Nightjet, provide the same facilities. You can travel with your dog as long as you secure them with a muzzle and leash. You can put smaller pets in carriers and take them for free. However, service dogs do not require muzzles and leashes and can lay on the floor next to the owner. On the Nightjet, you can bring your dog along only if you book an entire compartment. Dogs aren't allowed in sleeper cabins and couchettes.

The ÖBB Nightjet provides travel in sleeper cabins, couchettes, and seating carriages. Besides your bike, some connections allow you to bring your car and motorbike on board as long as you pay. The other trains offer both first-class and second-class selections. You can also bring your bike onboard and remember to buy an extra ticket.

There are designated wheelchair spaces and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms onboard. You will also receive platform side boarding assistance. The Nightjet has both toilets and showers in the sleeper cabins and toilets plus bathrooms in coach and couchettes.

How to find cheap train tickets from Ljubljana to Salzburg

To find cheap trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg, book your tickets up to three months early. Remember to also be flexible with your travel times as most trains increase prices at peak hours - from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekdays and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekends. Lastly, book connecting trains for the lowest prices.