There are 11 ways to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana by plane, train, shuttle, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Fly Stuttgart to Ljubljana • 5h 48m
Cheapest option
Night train • 11h 40m
9 alternative options
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ljubljana • 5h 12m
Fly Stuttgart to Zagreb, shuttle • 6h 8m
Fly Stuttgart to Venice, shuttle • 7h 7m
Bus • 9h 21m
Train • 9h 50m
Drive • 5h 56m
Bus, shuttle • 9h 31m
Stuttgart to Ljubljana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana is to night train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €160 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Ljubljana station. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Ljubljana bus station via Ulm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Ljubljana. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Ljubljana is 528 km. The road distance is 642.2 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana, including transfers.
Stuttgart to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Atmaxha, depart from Stuttgart station.
Stuttgart to Ljubljana train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ljubljana is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 21m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €430 and takes 9h 50m.
- Distance: 527.7 km
- Duration: 5h 48m
What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
Lufthansa, Swiss and two other airlines fly from Stuttgart to Ljubljana 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Ulm in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €650
Flights from Stuttgart to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €500
Flights from Munich to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €430
Flights from Zurich to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €700
Flights from Zurich to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €700
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
Flights from Frankfurt to Ljubljana via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Stuttgart to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €550
Flights from Stuttgart to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €420
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €420
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Ljubljana via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €440
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €550
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €39 - €44
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €46 - €51
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €45
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €46 - €52
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €36 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €45
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Pasing to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Schedules at
- brb.de
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Schedules at
- transdev.de
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €50
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Standard Ticket
- €20 - €28
- First Class
- €30 - €50
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €28 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €80 - €100
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €30 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €80 - €110
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Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
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
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €29 - €230
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €29 - €40
- Private
- €110 - €230
Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €340
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Book at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €38 - €41
- Private
- €180 - €340
Shuttle from Munich Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50 - €600
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €49 - €53
- Private
- €330 - €600
- Phone
- +383 (0)29 226666
- info@atmaxhatrans.com
- Website
- atmaxhatrans.com
Bus from Stuttgart to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- atmaxhatrans.com
Bus from Stuttgart to München
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- atmaxhatrans.com
- Phone
- 045 119 284
- info@vectortravelgroup.com
- Website
- vectortravelgroup.com
Bus from Stuttgart to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7
- Schedules at
- vectortravelgroup.com
Bus from Stuttgart to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18
- Schedules at
- vectortravelgroup.com
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
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ulm to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Stuttgart to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.
Stuttgart to Ljubljana train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Ljubljana is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Stuttgart to Ljubljana.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Ljubljana. Prices start at €23 per night.