The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Ljubljana will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $28.
To travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana you need to make at least one change.
EC 113+
D 213
EC 113+
D 215
IC 698+
D 319
IC 596+
D 317
IC 596+
D 215
IC 698+
D 319
EC 111+
D 211
EC 113+
D 213
ICE 115+
D 215
IC 596+
D 317Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 224 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$50 Average Price | $37 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Ljubljana train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 898+ D 211 | 7:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 6h20 | 1:32 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 898+ D 213 | 7:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 10h21 | 5:33 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 898+ D 317 | 7:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 8h48 | 4:00 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 111+ D 215 | 9:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 10h23 | 7:35 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 111+ D 317 | 9:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 6h48 | 4:00 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 111+ D 213 | 9:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 8h21 | 5:33 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 111+ D 211 | 9:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 4h20 | 1:32 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 596+ D 213 | 11:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 6h21 | 5:33 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 596+ D 317 | 11:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 4h48 | 4:00 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 596+ D 215 | 11:12 am Salzburg Hbf | 8h23 | 7:35 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 113+ D 213 | 1:12 pm Salzburg Hbf | 4h21 | 5:33 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
EC 113+ D 215 | 1:12 pm Salzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 7:35 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
ICE 115+ D 215 | 3:12 pm Salzburg Hbf | 4h23 | 7:35 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
IC 698+ D 319 | 5:12 pm Salzburg Hbf | 4h18 | 9:30 pm Ljubljana station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Ljubljana
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet from Salzburg to Ljubljana trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Ljubljana from $22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
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ÖBB Nightjet
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FAQs: Salzburg to Ljubljana train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ljubljana, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Ljubljana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- 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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