How to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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$231

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$114

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$88

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4h 58m

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11h 7m

Average total duration

10h 37m

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11h 35m

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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from Ljubljana to Zurich

How to get from Ljubljana to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 5862
    10:55 AM1h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 5871
    7:35 AM1h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    9:05 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX2275
    2:50 PM1h15
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    4:05 PMZurich Airport
    $4561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn314 · RJ 112 · ECE 94
    1:30 PM10h58
    Ljubljana station
    12:28 AMZurich HB
    $1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 96
    11:08 AM11h20
    Ljubljana station
    10:28 PMZurich HB
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM14h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 AM13h25
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM12h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2623 · VY6246
    7:40 PM13h05
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $3581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1697+SwissLH5766
    1:20 PM2h50
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    4:10 PMZurich Airport
    $5171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH1459+LufthansaLH1190
    10:25 AM3h30
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $5271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ljubljana to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ljubljana and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Zurich:

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Zurich costing on average $52 (€42).

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Zurich costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 58m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Zurich is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Zurich is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Zurich:
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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