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The average train between Essen and Ljubljana takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

14h 54m
Duration
1,082 km
Distance
€216
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Ljubljana train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Ljubljana. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ljubljana at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity18h 28m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity12h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity16h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity12h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity16h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity12h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity16h 23m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB Intercity15h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity16h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity16h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB12h 33m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,081.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ljubljana, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ljubljana via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 11m.

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