- To Vienna from Ljubljana by train
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The Slovenian and Austrian capitals are located less than 400 kilometers from each other, but by the standards of the Old World this is a pretty solid distance. That is why, when choosing the best option for yourself, how to get from Ljubljana to Vienna, carefully review the flight schedule. If you start booking tickets in advance, their cost can be very affordable.
To Vienna from Ljubljana by train
Railways are the most classic form of transport in European countries, which has not lost its importance in the era of the development of new technologies. Several direct trains leave from Ljubljana to Vienna every day, going through Austrian Graz and Slovenian Maribor. Their passengers spend a little more than 6 hours on the road, paying about 50 euros for a ticket in a 2nd class carriage.
Useful information:
- The railway station of the Croatian capital is located at Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- There is also the Ljubljana bus station, from where intercity and international flights depart.
- You can get to the main railway station in Ljubljana by bus routes NN2, 9, 12, 25 and 27.
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While waiting for their train or bus, passengers can use the services of a left-luggage office, exchange currency, withdraw money from an ATM and buy food and water for the trip.
How to get from Ljubljana to Vienna by bus
A traditionally inexpensive type of transfer is a bus service. Tourists traveling in Europe and choosing this type of transport can count on special comfort on the way:
- All buses running in the countries of the Old World are equipped with air conditioning systems and dry closets.
- Phones and other electronic devices can be charged from individual power outlets.
- The spacious cargo compartment allows you to take large-sized luggage on the road.
The most popular bus operator on the Ljubljana to Vienna route is Helloe. Its passengers spend about 6 hours on the road, paying about 30 euros for a ticket. The price of the issue depends on the day of the week and on how much travel documents were booked in advance. The bus to the Austrian capital runs through the cities of Maribor and Graz. Detailed information on the carrier's schedule and cost of services is contained on its official website - www.helloe.com.
Choosing wings
Despite the small distance separating the Slovenian and Austrian capitals, many travelers prefer to use the services of airlines. A direct flight takes less than an hour, and with a transfer in Belgrade, for example, the journey will take from 4 hours, depending on the duration of the connection.
Direct flights on board Austrian Airlines cost 140 euros. You will have to pay a little less for a flight with Air Serbia with a stopover in the Serbian capital. If you choose a flight with a long stopover, you can go out into the city and take a sightseeing tour of Belgrade. Russian citizens arriving in the country for a period not exceeding 30 days and for tourist purposes do not need a visa to Serbia.
Ljubljana Airport is named after Jože Pučnik and is located 25 km from the center of the Slovenian capital. The exact address for the navigator: Aerodrom Ljubljana, d.o.o., Zg. Brnik 130A, 4210 Brnik - Aerodrom, Slovenija. A city bus from the exit of the passenger terminal will take you to the center of Ljubljana for 4 euros. If you arrive on a Sunday, you can only get to the city by taxi or airport shuttle. The fare is by agreement and 9 euros, respectively.
Arriving at Vienna Airport Schwechat, you can take a taxi to the city (35-40 euros) or go to the center of Vienna on the City Airport Train CAT. In just 15 minutes, it arrives at the Landstraße metro stop. It is located in the center of Vienna at the intersection of the U3 and U4 lines. The fare is 12 euros. The train schedule from Vienna airport to the city is every 30 minutes from 6 am to midnight.
The car is not a luxury
You can go on a motor rally from Ljubljana to Vienna either by your own car or by a rented car. In both countries, rental companies are very widespread.
Pay special attention to compliance with traffic rules in European countries, as the fines for violating them can be very impressive.
The price of one liter of ordinary car fuel on the route is about 1, 15 euros. The most favorable price list is offered by gas stations located near major shopping centers and outlets in Europe.
Driving on some road sections in both countries is allowed only for a fee, for which you will have to purchase a vignette in Austria and Slovenia. This is the name of a special permit, and you can buy it at a gas station or checkpoint when crossing borders. The minimum period for which a vignette is issued is 10 days. Its cost for a car is about 10 euros.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
