Day trip from Vienna to Ljubljana
Ljubljana lies 278 km (173 mi) south-west of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (173 mi) apart, Ljubljana is a realistic day trip from Vienna: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Vienna | Ljubljana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Slovenia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 272,220 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Ljubljana) |
What changes when you arrive in Ljubljana
Crossing from Austria into Slovenia: 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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Common questions
How far is Ljubljana from Vienna?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Vienna; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Ljubljana by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.