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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana by bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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Bus  •  5h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus station 917 / ...

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Bus, train  •  5h 7m

  1. Take the bus from Vienna Airport to Celje Train Station TripstAir
  2. Take the train from Celje to Ljubljana Pendolino / ...

Train  •  7h 17m

  1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana Ec

Drive  •  3h 40m

  1. Drive from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana 241.9 miles

Fly to Klagenfurt, shuttle  •  4h 3m

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU) VIE - KLU
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana Airport to Ljubljana

Fly to Graz, shuttle  •  4h 48m

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Graz (GRZ) VIE - GRZ
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Ljubljana

Fly to Zagreb, shuttle  •  4h 38m

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Zagreb (ZAG) VIE - ZAG
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana

Fly to Ljubljana  •  6h 33m

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Ljubljana (LJU) VIE - LJU

Shuttle  •  5h

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen Wien to Ljubljana

Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana by bus

26 Weekly Buses
5h 5m Average Duration
$29 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.

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The fastest way to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €65 - €100.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna International Airport and arriving at Ljubljana bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Wien and arriving at Ljubljana via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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The distance between Vienna International Airport and Ljubljana is 246 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.

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The best way to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €28 - €45.

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The bus from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.

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Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 6h 33m.

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Map of how to get from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana.
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  • Distance: 245.9 miles
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Vienna International Airport (VIE), 1300 Schwechat, Austria and Ljubljana, Slovenia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 5h 5m. TripstAir also services this route once daily. Alternatively, ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Ljubljana once daily. Tickets cost $60 - $90 and the journey takes 6h 2m.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
Ave. Duration
52 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $480
Flights from Vienna to Graz
Ave. Duration
38 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $460
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $450
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
Ave. Duration
52 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $480
Flights from Vienna to Graz
Ave. Duration
38 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $460
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $430
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $470
Croatia Airlines
Website
croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $450
LOT
Website
lot.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $480
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Warsaw Chopin
Ave. Duration
6h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $330
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 57m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Vienna to Ljubljana via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Monday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$85 - $400
Train operators
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Phone
+386 129 13 332
Email
potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
Website
potniski.sz.si
Train from Celje to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$7 - $15
Website
https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
$7 - $10
Regional Train Ticket
$7 - $9
Intercity 1st Class Ticket
$11 - $15
ÖBB

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.

Contact Details
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Train from Celje to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$17 - $23
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus station
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $50
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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TripstAir
Phone
+38670511611
Email
info@tripstair.com
Website
tripstair.com
Bus from Vienna Airport to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30
Website
https://tripstair.com/
Bus from Vienna Airport to Celje Train Station
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30
Website
https://tripstair.com/
GoOpti
Phone
+386 1 320 4530
Email
info@goopti.com
Website
goopti.com
Shuttle from Ljubljana Airport to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$23 - $45
Schedules at
goopti.com
Shared
$27 - $29
Private
$23 - $45
Shuttle from Graz Airport to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
2h 21m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$35 - $340
Schedules at
goopti.com
Shared
$39 - $43
Private
$140 - $340
Shuttle from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 56m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$30 - $240
Schedules at
goopti.com
Shared
$30 - $40
Private
$120 - $240
Shuttle from Flughafen Wien to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$40 - $650
Schedules at
goopti.com
Shared
$40 - $60
Private
$290 - $650

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Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

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Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Ljubljana station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana is 242 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Vienna International Airport to Ljubljana.

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