The average train between Ljubljana and Essen takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Ljubljana to Essen. 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 once daily between Ljubljana and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ljubljana is at 7:42 AM which arrives into Essen at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana station and arriving at Essen station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Ljubljana to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Ljubljana station.
Ljubljana to Essen train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ljubljana to Essen train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
The distance between Ljubljana and Essen is 813.4 km. The road distance is 1,089 km.
You can take a train from Ljubljana to Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf in around 13h 5m.