Ljubljana to Venlo by train

Travelling from Ljubljana to Venlo by train

Considering a train trip from Ljubljana to Venlo? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Ljubljana and Venlo

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$153.50, 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.

Train schedule for travel between Ljubljana and Venlo

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 14 trains make this journey of 850 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Ljubljana is at 00:50 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:00.

During the weekend, 05:05 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:00 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour.

How long does the train from Ljubljana to Venlo take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 12 hours and 32 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 850 kilometres.

When are tickets between Ljubljana and Venlo available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Ljubljana and Venlo can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Ljubljana to Venlo

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Venlo city guide.