What is the cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Ljubljana and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ljubljana bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ljubljana and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana and arriving at Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Ljubljana to Essen?

The distance between Ljubljana and Essen is 857 km. The road distance is 1013.3 km.

How do I travel from Ljubljana to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs €90 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Ljubljana to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ljubljana to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Essen bus from?

Ljubljana to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ljubljana bus station.

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Essen train from?

Ljubljana to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana station.

Train, bus or fly from Ljubljana to Essen?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 40m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €850 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Ljubljana to Essen bus arrive?

Ljubljana to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ljubljana to Essen train arrive?

Ljubljana to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ljubljana to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Essen is 1013 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Ljubljana to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Ljubljana to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ljubljana to Essen?

Book your Ljubljana to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Ljubljana to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Ljubljana to Essen by plane, car, car train, bus, shuttle, or train

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Fly Ljubljana to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 10m
€151–382
Train via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Drf
16h 32m
€78–183
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ljubljana to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
13h 4m
€151–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
16h 40m
€90–160
Drive 1,013.3 km
1. Drive from Ljubljana to Essencar 1,013.3 km
9h 33m
€145–209
Bus to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Graz Airportbus
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
6h 20m
€387–995
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 50m
€100–915
Fly Ljubljana to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€178–522
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
8h 32m
€130–441
Train
1. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
13h 5m
€200–828

Ljubljana to Essen by bus

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Distance: 857.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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