Ljubljana to Žalec Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ljubljana and Žalec takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ljubljana to Žalec. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 18m
Duration: 97 km
Distance: €7
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 22m

€5–8

Ljubljana to Žalec train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ljubljana and Žalec. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ljubljana is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Žalec at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:50 PM → 8:12 PM
2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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