SNCF First Class seats from Paris on sale from just £57! Book now

Skip to contentTrainline homepage
Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Zürich to Ljubljana

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Eurostar
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
282930Today2 mai345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Popular in Ljubljana

Let's do this trip right

Booking image
Booking logo

Places to stayExternalLinkExternalLink

GYG image
GetYourGuide logo

Things to doExternalLinkExternalLink

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Trustpilot
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Zürich to Ljubljana

How to travel from Zürich to Ljubljana by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Zürich to Ljubljana? Look no further.

There are around 9 trains per day running between Zürich and Ljubljana, which usually take 14 hours 53 minutes to complete the 297 miles (478 km) journey. It can take as little as 13 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ljubljana from Zürich, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. All or part of your journey will be on board a ÖBB train, as they are the main operator of trains on this route.

You can save money on train tickets from Zürich to Ljubljana if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £45.87. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Zürich to Ljubljana by train

It takes an average of 14h 53m to travel from Zürich to Ljubljana by train, over a distance of around 297 miles (478 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Zürich to Ljubljana and tickets for this journey start from £45.87 when you book in advance.

First train

06:40

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Zürich

Arrival station

Ljubljana

Journey time

From 13h 2m

Distance

297 miles (478 km)

Frequency

9 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £45.87

Train and bus operators

ÖBB, Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Zürich to Ljubljana

Want to know more about your journey from Zürich to Ljubljana? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Zürich to Ljubljana?

You can get from Zürich to Ljubljana by train in 14 hours and 53 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 13 hours and 2 minutes. You can also take the bus from Zürich to Ljubljana. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Zürich to Ljubljana take?

The average journey time by train between Zürich and Ljubljana is 14 hours and 53 minutes, with around 9 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

How much does the train from Zürich to Ljubljana cost?

Train tickets from Zürich to Ljubljana can start from as little as £45.87 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book.

What's the fastest journey time between Zürich and Ljubljana by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Zürich to Ljubljana is 13 hours and 2 minutes.

Zürich to Ljubljana train times

Check out the next trains departing from Zürich to Ljubljana for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
05:4018:4213h 2m, 2 changes
09:4000:0114h 21m, 2 changes
15:4007:1215h 32m, 2 changes
16:0507:1215h 7m, 3 changes
19:4009:1313h 33m, 3 changes
19:4009:5014h 10m, 2 changes
19:4011:0515h 25m, 1 change
20:4013:0016h 20m, 2 changes
22:0514:3716h 32m, 3 changes

ÖBB trains from Zürich to Ljubljana

You can travel from Zürich to Ljubljana on ÖBB trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.

More information

Cheap train tickets from Zürich to Ljubljana

The price of train tickets from Zürich to Ljubljana starts at £45.87 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Zürich to Ljubljana by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link