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Leave at 18:00 and travel via Salzburg: 22h43 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 40421 at 18:01 and arrive at 16:43. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Make a stopover in Munich
The journey takes at least 13h42. Spend a night in Munich and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 14h07 | ± 4h32 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 41 kg | ± 135 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (13h42) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h22 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1185 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1068 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Ljubljana?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Ljubljana takes 13h42. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Ljubljana?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Salzburg or Munich.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Ljubljana?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Ljubljana?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Ljubljana?
The ICE 225 arrived on time in Ulm Hbf on 98% of trips, with an average delay of 0 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
