Ljubljana Castle Funicular Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Ljubljana Castle Funicular in 2026?

A round-trip ticket on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular costs €6 for adults and €4.50 for children, students, seniors, and groups of 15 or more people. Family tickets are also available for €15. Many visitors use the funicular to reach Ljubljana Castle, and it’s then a separate price for castle admission.

Q: What is the Ljubljana Castle Funicular and where does it take visitors?

The Ljubljana Castle Funicular is a funicular railway that runs from the Old Town of Ljubljana up to Ljubljana Castle, offering an alternative to walking up the hill. Its upper station is just outside the castle walls, with an indoor staircase leading into the castle and an outdoor path leading around to the castle entrance.

Q: How long does the ride on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular take?

The ride on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular only takes one minute to get from the lower station up to the castle and vice versa; the funicular departs frequently. This means that the funicular offers a much quicker alternative than walking or taking the bus up to Ljubljana Castle.

Q: Where is the starting point of the Ljubljana Castle Funicular and how do I get there?

To get to the Ljubljana Castle Funicular, you’ll need to make your way to its lower station on Krek Square by Ljubljana’s Central Market. The lower station is at the northeastern end of Ljubljana Old Town and is within walking distance of popular city attractions such as the Dragon Bridge and Triple Bridge.

Q: Is the Ljubljana Castle Funicular wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Ljubljana Castle Funicular is wheelchair-accessible and offers barrier-free transport up to Ljubljana Castle. Disabled visitors and one companion can travel on the funicular for free. From the upper station, visitors with wheelchairs should take the sloped path around to the main castle entrance.

Q: Can visitors purchase tickets for the Ljubljana Castle Funicular in advance?

Yes, you can buy tickets for the Ljubljana Castle Funicular online in advance of your visit. You can purchase one-way and return options in combination with admission tickets for Ljubljana Castle. It is cheaper to purchase tickets for the funicular bundled with a castle ticket than to buy each separately.

Q: Are there any discounts available for children, seniors, or groups on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular?

Yes, there are various discounts available for the Ljubljana Castle Funicular. Children under 7 years of age travel for free on the funicular, while children aged 7-18, students, pensioners, and large groups get discounted tickets. There is also a family ticket for two adults and up to three children that can offer savings.

Q: What are the best attractions in Ljubljana other than the Ljubljana Castle Funicular?

There are tons of things to do after a return trip on the Ljubljana Castle Funicular. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ljubljana:<ul><li><a href="/Ljubljana-attractions/Ljubljana-Old-Town/d5257-a10765" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ljubljana Old Town</a></li><li><a href="/Ljubljana-attractions/Dragon-Bridge/d5257-a10763" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dragon Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/Ljubljana-attractions/Preseren-Square-Presernov-trg/d5257-a10766" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Preseren Square</a></li><li><a href="/Ljubljana-attractions/Triple-Bridge-Tromostovje/d5257-a10768" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Triple Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/Ljubljana-attractions/Congress-Square/d5257-a24823" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Congress Square</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Ljubljana/d5257" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Ljubljana</a>.

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What are people saying about Ljubljana Castle Funicular

Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket

thomas_p, Oct 2026

I enjoyed it. Did not...

I enjoyed it. Did not realise 80 per cent of it was free and there was 0 communication upon when you have a ticket were to go. But the staff were freindly and there's great views from the top.

Guided Walk and Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle

Dawn_D, Oct 2026

Great Walk around Ljubljana

This was a great guided walk by Carmen. We really enjoyed it and she was very knowledgeable about her City.

Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included

James_T, Oct 2026

Exceptional

It requires about 2 hours of walking but most is on level ground. Our guide was very knowledgeable of history of both the arts and politics. This was a very detailed and enjoyable tour and really set us up well for touring on our own the following days.

Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included

Julie_S, Oct 2026

Great tour

Peter was fantastic. Very accommodating. We ended up in a private tour catered to us. He knew his history and provided good details.

Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular

annettewnz, Aug 2026

Amazing but meeting place instructions confusing and incorrect.

The drama, guide and tour were absolutely wonderful. The actors were professional, funny and informative and the guide was knowledgeable and interesting. What let it down was the gap in instructions regarding the meeting point. It was stated as the furnicular but in actual fact it was in the castle at the top of the furnicilar so a 40 minute wait in the line to the furnicular meant we were late and nearly missed the whole thing. Also there were no signs showing where to go when we did get to the castle.

Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular

Kelly_T, May 2026

Be at funicular at least 30 mins before

The Time Machine tour was fun, the actors are engaging and help bring things to life. The funicular has great views if you are at the front. But note as others have that buying through viator means you get a voucher you have to exchange at the lower funicular booth to get your actual tickets. This isn’t a “skip the line” situation. I went on a holiday Saturday so it was mobbed and you’ll wait in the ticket line and then wait for your turn up the single funicular car to the clifftop castle. The tour was at 11, I arrived at the funicular at 10:30 and just made it to the castle bridge (where the tour starts) in time. Err on the side of going up early, you can explore the castle if you have time to kill before the tour. Or you can walk up (steep but not too bad, less than 10 min walk?) if really pressed for time.