The average train between Žalec and Ljubljana takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Žalec to Ljubljana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Žalec and Ljubljana. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žalec is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ljubljana at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žalec to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Žalec station and arriving at Ljubljana station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Žalec to Ljubljana train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Celje station.
Žalec to Ljubljana train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.
The distance between Žalec and Ljubljana is 55.4 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Slovenske železnice (SŽ) operates a train from Celje to Ljubljana hourly. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Five other operators also service this route.