Esslingen to Ljubljana by train

Travelling by train from Esslingen to Ljubljana

Ready to travel from Esslingen to Ljubljana by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Esslingen and Ljubljana

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$109.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Esslingen to Ljubljana train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:54.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:52.

• The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:10.

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:52.

• 26 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 3 minutes.

How long does the train from Esslingen to Ljubljana take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 8 hours and 3 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 493 kilometres.

How far in advance Esslingen and Ljubljana tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Esslingen and Ljubljana are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Esslingen to Ljubljana

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Ljubljana city guide to start planning your getaway.