Rome to Ljubljana by train
Ljubljana lies 489 km (304 mi) north of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Slovenia rail, over roughly 597 km (371 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Ljubljana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Slovenia |
| Population | 2.3 million | 272,220 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Ljubljana) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Ljubljana Zalog railway station, Ljubljana Rakovnik railway station, Ljubljana Črnuče train station |
What changes when you arrive in Ljubljana
Crossing from Italy into Slovenia: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +386; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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Staying in Ljubljana
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Common questions
How far is Ljubljana from Rome?
489 km (304 mi) in a straight line, north of Rome; by road roughly 597 km (371 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Ljubljana by train?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Ljubljana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ljubljana?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.