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Trip Summary
You can pick from 56 daily train trips between Ljubljana and Essen. The average train journey from Ljubljana to Essen takes 16 hours and 1 minute, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 12 hours and 21 minutes.
| Distance | 505 mi (813 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 21m |
| Lowest price | $162.14 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ljubljana to Essen?
2 train services operate from Ljubljana to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 49 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 13h 45m | $221.70 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 49 | 16h 20m | $203.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ljubljana to Essen start from $162, and on average cost . Daily there are 49 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ljubljana leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Kupferdreh and 5 other train stations.
From Ljubljana to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 16 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 12 hours and 21 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ljubljana and Essen is approximately 505 miles, or 813 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 21 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Ljubljana to Essen are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Ljubljana at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 56 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Ljubljana.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ljubljana?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Ljubljana.
All train stations in Ljubljana:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Kupferdreh
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Ljubljana will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Werden
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Dellwig
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