The 9 Best Places to Stay Near Ljubljana Train Station

The best hotels, hostels, and guesthouses within 650 meters of Ljubljana Train Station (Slovenia)

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Best places to stay near Ljubljana train station
FAQs
1. Can I drink the tap water in Ljubljana?
2. What are the best hotels in Ljubljana, Slovenia?
3. Which Ljubljana hostel is near the bus station?
4. Where is the main train station in Ljubljana?
5. How far is Ljubljana Airport from the city?
6. How far is Ljubljana from Lake Bled?
7. How do you get from Ljubljana to Lake Bled?
8. How do you get from Ljubljana to Piran?
9. How do you get from Ljubljana to Zagreb?
10. How do you get from Ljubljana to Split?
11. How do you get from Ljubljana to Vienna by train?
12. How do you get from Ljubljana to Venice by train?
13. How do you get from Ljubljana to London?
14. What cities fly direct to Ljubljana?
15. Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from the UK?
16. Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from London?
17. Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from Stansted?

Quick Picks

Nearest – Hostel Railway

Best – InterContinental Ljubljana

Cheapest – Hostel Tabor

Ljubljana Train Station is the main railway station in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and is the hub of the country’s rail system. It is said that no point in Slovenia is more than 3 hours away by train. It also has direct connections to leading European cities such as Zagreb, Salzburg, Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Frankfurt, and Zurich.

The Ljubljana train station is also located right beside the Ljubljana bus station, making the area a perfect base for exploring not only the city of Ljubljana itself but other places of interest in Slovenia, such as Piran, Celje and Lake Bled.

There are a good number of hotels, hostels, and guesthouses with good reviews and ratings within 650 meters (around 10 minutes’ walk) of Ljubljana train station. All the accommodations shortlisted below have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com — where only verified guests can rate and review hotels — and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

Best hotels within 10 minutes’ walking distance of Ljubljana train station

Hotel Name	Distance	Rating	Starts at
Hostel Railway	37 m	8.1	€21
Gostilna Stari Tišler	350 m	8.2	€54
Writer's Place	400 m	9.3	€90
Hostel Celica Art	500 m	8.7	€21
Central Hotel Superior	550 m	8.4	€61
InterContinental Ljubljana	600 m	8.9	€157
Hostel Tabor	600 m	8.1	€20
Turn Hostel	600 m	8.9	€23
City Hotel Ljubljana	650 m	8.9	€67

FAQs

Can I drink the tap water in Ljubljana?

Yes, the tap water in Ljubljana and elsewhere in Slovenia is safe to drink. According to Visit Ljubljana, the water in the city’s public water distribution system is regularly analyzed. Free public drinking fountains can be found throughout the city and operate during the warm months, usually from April to October.

What are the best hotels in Ljubljana, Slovenia?

The highest rated hotels in Ljubljana, Slovenia are:

Hotel Čad (4-star)
Hotel Cubo (4-star)
Hotel Heritage (4-star)
InterContinental – Ljubljana (5-star)
Lesar Hotel Angel (4-star)
ONE66 Hotel (4-star)
Urban Boutique Hotel Center (4-star)
Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel (5-star)

Which Ljubljana hostel is near the bus station?

Hostel Railway is just 300 meters (4 minutes’ walk) from the Ljubljana bus station.

Where is the main train station in Ljubljana?

The main train station in Ljubljana is located at Trg Osvobodilne fronte 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Google Maps)

How far is Ljubljana Airport from the city?

Ljubljana Airport is over 20 km north of the city centre. It is 28-46 minutes away by bus.

How far is Ljubljana from Lake Bled?

Lake Bled is over 50 km north-west of Ljubljana. It is around 1.5 hours away by bus.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Lake Bled?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Lake Bled is to take a bus from Ljubljana Bus Station, which is right beside the Ljubljana Train Station. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. The bus station in Bled is only 5 minutes’ walk from the Lake. You can check the timetables and purchase tickets at the Ljubljana Bus Station website.

You can also take the train from Ljubljana to Lesce-Bled station, which is just over 4 km from the lake. From the Lesce-Bled train station, there are buses that can take travellers to the lake.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Piran?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Piran is to take a bus from Ljubljana Bus Station. The journey usually takes approximately 2 hours, although some buses take 2.5-3 hours to reach Piran. You can check bus schedules and buy tickets at the Ljubljana Bus Station website.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Zagreb?

There are four direct trains a day from Ljubljana to Zagreb. Depending on which train you’re on, the journey can take from 2 hours and 8 minutes to 2 hours and 22 minutes.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Split?

There are no direct trains from Ljubljana to Split. You can take a train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni kolodvor then transfer to a train heading for Split.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Vienna by train?

There is one direct train per day from Ljubljana to Vienna. It departs Ljubljana at 4:05 PM and arrives in Vienna (Wien Hbf) at 10:02 PM, taking a total journey time of 5 hours and 57 minutes.

How do you get from Ljubljana to Venice by train?

There are no direct trains from Ljubljana to Venice but you can take a train from Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale and then transfer to a train heading for Venice (Venezia Santa Lucia). It’s also possible to take a train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf and take another train from there to Venezia Santa Lucia. Both journeys take around 7 hours in total.

How do you get from Ljubljana to London?

The easiest way to get from Ljubljana to London is by plane on either British Airways, EasyJet, or Wizz Air. If you prefer to travel by train, you can first take a train from Ljubljana to Munich, another train from Munich to Paris, and then a final train from Paris to London.

What cities fly direct to Ljubljana?

These are the cities that have direct flights to Ljubljana Airport:

Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
Belgrade, Serbia (BEG)
Brussels, Belgium (BRU, CRL)
Dubai, UAE (DXB)
Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
London, England (LHR, LGW, LTN)
Munich, Germany (MUC)
Niš, Serbia (INI)
Paris, France (CDG, ORY)
Podgorica, Montenegro (TGD)
Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV)
Tivat, Montenegro (TIV)
Warsaw, Poland (WAW)
Zürich, Switzerland (ZRH)

Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from the UK?

The only non-stop flights from the UK to Ljubljana are from London airports: British Airways departs from Heathrow, EasyJet departs from Gatwick, and Wizz Air departs from Luton.

Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from London?

British Airways flies from London Heathrow to Ljubljana, EasyJet flies from London Gatwick to Ljubljana, and Wizz Air flies from London Luton to Ljubljana.

Which airlines fly to Ljubljana from Stansted?

There are no non-stop flights from London Stansted Airport to Ljubljana.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. Prices are based on the lowest room rate in the next 12 months at Booking.com or the hotel website. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.