The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 39 trains that leave Vienna for Ljubljana every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 34 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.
IC 535+
IR 57511:535h45Vienna Hbf17:38Ljubljana station£271One-way1 change
IC 548 · IC 533+
IR 573+
R 6159:346h31Vienna Airport16:05Ljubljana station£271One-way4 changes
IC 533+
IR 573+
R 2266 · R 6159:536h12Vienna Hbf16:05Ljubljana station£271One-way3 changes
RJX 531 · IR 679+
R 2905 · R 22585:536h14Vienna Hbf12:07Ljubljana station£271One-way3 changes
IC 642 · IC 535+
IR 57511:346h04Vienna Airport17:38Ljubljana station£271One-way2 changes
RJX 135 · D 31712:535h16Vienna Hbf18:09Ljubljana station£781One-way1 change
RJX 637 · D 1916:535h16Vienna Hbf22:09Ljubljana station£271One-way1 change
RJX 133 · D 3158:535h21Vienna Hbf14:14Ljubljana station£781One-way1 change
RJX 639 · D 3917:535h25Vienna Hbf23:18Ljubljana station£271One-way1 change
RJX 131 · D 3136:535h34Vienna Hbf12:27Ljubljana station£641One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £195.
Distance: 278 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £359 Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Ljubljana train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Ljubljana trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 546+ RJX 133 · D 315 | 8:34 Vienna Airport | 5h40 | 14:14 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 133 · D 315 | 8:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h21 | 14:14 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJX 133 · D 317 | 8:53 Vienna Hbf | 9h16 | 18:09 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJX 133+ EC 115 | 8:53 Vienna Hbf | 7h47 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 533+ D 317 | 9:53 Vienna Hbf | 8h16 | 18:09 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 533+ EC 115 | 9:53 Vienna Hbf | 6h47 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 640+ RJX 53+ EC 115 | 10:34 Vienna Airport | 6h06 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 53+ EC 115 | 10:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h47 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 642 · IC 535+ IR 575 | 11:34 Vienna Airport | 6h04 | 17:38 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
IC 535+ IR 575 | 11:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h45 | 17:38 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 644+ RJX 135 · D 317 | 12:34 Vienna Airport | 5h35 | 18:09 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 135 · D 317 | 12:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h16 | 18:09 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJX 566+ RJ 110+ IR 577 | 13:02 Vienna Airport | 6h40 | 19:42 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJ 110+ IR 577 | 13:24 Vienna Hbf | 6h18 | 19:42 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 648+ RJX 251 · D 319 | 14:34 Vienna Airport | 6h02 | 20:36 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 251 · D 319 | 14:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h43 | 20:36 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 742+ RJX 637 · D 19 | 16:34 Vienna Airport | 5h35 | 22:09 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 637 · D 19 | 16:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h16 | 22:09 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 744+ RJX 639 · D 39 | 17:34 Vienna Airport | 5h44 | 23:18 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 639 · D 39 | 17:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h25 | 23:18 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJ 854+ IC 350 | 18:02 Vienna Airport | 7h02 | 1:04 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 746+ RJX 255+ IC 350 | 18:34 Vienna Airport | 6h30 | 1:04 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 255+ IC 350 | 18:53 Vienna Hbf | 6h11 | 1:04 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 748+ EC 207+ IR 673+ R 2007 | 19:34 Vienna Airport | 6h33 | 2:07 Ljubljana station | 3 changes | |
EC 207+ IR 673+ R 2007 | 19:53 Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 2:07 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJ 852+ IR 873+ R 1605 | 20:02 Vienna Airport | 9h40 | 5:42 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJ 852+ IR 873+ R 1605 | 20:24 Vienna Hbf | 9h18 | 5:42 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 768+ NJ 446+ EN 40237 | 22:02 Vienna Airport | 9h47 | 7:49 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 768+ EN 40237 | 22:02 Vienna Airport | 9h47 | 7:49 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
NJ 446+ EN 40237 | 22:44 Vienna Hbf | 9h05 | 7:49 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJ 650+ EC 462+ NJ 237+ EN 40237 | 23:02 Vienna Airport | 8h47 | 7:49 Ljubljana station | 3 changes | |
EC 462+ NJ 237+ EN 40237 | 23:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h21 | 7:49 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
| Monday 1 June | |||||
RJX 531 · IR 679+ S 1 · S 7 | 5:19 Vienna Airport | 6h48 | 12:07 Ljubljana station | 5 changes | |
RJX 531 · IR 679+ R 2258 · R 2905 | 5:53 Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 12:07 Ljubljana station | 3 changes | |
IC 542+ RJX 131 · D 313 | 6:34 Vienna Airport | 5h53 | 12:27 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
RJX 131 · D 313 | 6:53 Vienna Hbf | 5h34 | 12:27 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJX 131 · D 315 | 6:53 Vienna Hbf | 7h21 | 14:14 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
RJX 131+ EC 115 | 6:53 Vienna Hbf | 9h47 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
NJ 457+ EC 115+ ICE 116 | 7:05 Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
NJ 457+ D 315+ ICE 116 | 7:05 Vienna Hbf | 7h09 | 14:14 Ljubljana station | 2 changes | |
IC 544+ EC 71 | 7:34 Vienna Airport | 6h19 | 13:53 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 71 | 7:53 Vienna Hbf | 6h00 | 13:53 Ljubljana station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1131+ EC 115 | 8:05 Vienna Hbf | 8h35 | 16:40 Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Vienna to Ljubljana by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
31 May
01 Jun
02 Jun
03 Jun
04 Jun
05 Jun
06 Jun
07 Jun
08 Jun
09 Jun
10 Jun
11 Jun
12 Jun
13 Jun
14 Jun
15 Jun
16 Jun
17 Jun
18 Jun
19 Jun
20 Jun
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Vienna to Ljubljana?
ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Vienna to Ljubljana

Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Ljubljana
Trains from Vienna to Ljubljana run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Nomago, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE from Vienna to Ljubljana trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Nomago, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Vienna and Ljubljana from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
Nomago
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Trains from Vienna to Ljubljana
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is 212 miles from the Austrian capital, Vienna. There are ten trains a day between these two capitals. The journey takes between 5 hours 55 minutes and 12 hours 33 minutes. The journey also involves at least 1 change of train. Trains depart from Vienna Hbf. This is situated on Busbahnhof Südtiroler Platz, which is a 47-minute walk from Vienna's Rathausplatz. Trains arrive in Ljubljana at its's train station, which is situated on Kotnikova ulica 27. This is a 12-minute walk from Ljubljana's Dragon Bridge. OBB operate the trains on this route.
FAQs: Vienna to Ljubljana train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Ljubljana
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 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
Most popular train connections from Vienna
More options for your journey from Vienna to Ljubljana
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need








