Zurich to Ljubljana Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Ljubljana, side by side.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Zurich to Ljubljana: what to expect

Zurich and Ljubljana are about 478 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Switzerland to Slovenia. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 478 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Zurich–Ljubljana tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €37.98, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Ljubljana

• The Ljubljana Marshes yielded the oldest wooden wheel in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Ljubljana's Nebotičnik skyscraper was once the tallest residential building in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Many of Ljubljana's interwar buildings carry the personal touch of architect Jože Plečnik. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Zurich to Ljubljana

How long does the journey from Zurich to Ljubljana take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 9 h 57 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Ljubljana?
The lowest fare seen recently is €36.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 29 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €59.99. Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €37.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Ljubljana?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €59.99 and the lowest bus fare €36.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Ljubljana?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.