The average train between Essen and Ljubljana takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. 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.
Trains run twice daily 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 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Ljubljana station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Villach Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Essen to Ljubljana train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ljubljana train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Ljubljana station.
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The distance between Essen and Ljubljana is 813.4 km. The road distance is 1028 km.
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 12h 54m.
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