How to get from Ljubljana to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Ljubljana to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 278 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 05m
- 24 bus departures a day with Nomago, GoOpti, FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 05m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ljubljana to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 278 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
278 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Older observation | 9h 24m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Older observation9h 24m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ljubljana to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ljubljana → Vienna Centralbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Ljubljana to Vienna
Nomago, GoOpti, FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomago, GoOpti, FlixBusbus | 24 | 00:00 | 21:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 00:05 | 23:30 |
All departuresNomago, GoOpti, FlixBus
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 02:05
- 03:00
- 03:30
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:50
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:25
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 01:05
- 08:40
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:50
- 11:50
- 13:25
- 14:25
- 14:50
- 15:25
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:15
- 19:15
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLjubljana-Vienna CentralBook →12GoLjubljana-KlagenfurtSee live options and dates →
ÖBBKlagenfurt-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ljubljana to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ljubljana to Vienna Central, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Ljubljana to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ljubljana to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ljubljana to Vienna?
The first bus with Nomago, GoOpti, FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ljubljana to Vienna?
24 a day with Nomago, GoOpti, FlixBus, between 00:00 and 21:00.
How far is Vienna from Ljubljana?
About 278 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ljubljana to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ljubljana to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, ÖBB.
Can you get from Ljubljana to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026