- Must visit
National Gallery of Slovenia
Slovenia’s leading art museum, known for medieval to modern works and major national collections in a central historic setting.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
18 h 6 m
Average duration
19 h 47 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
989 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Ljubljana will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 17 buses that leave Amsterdam for Ljubljana on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 989 km distance in an average of 19 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 6 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 21 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 614 miles (989 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $315 Average price |
23h 47m Average total duration 23h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Ljubljana:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Ljubljana costing on average $179.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Ljubljana costing on average $315.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 29m.
Bus takes on average 23h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 25h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 21h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 22h51 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 22h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 24h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 20h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:51AM | Duration 19h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 18h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 23h28 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 25h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 23h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 25h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Ljubljana buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h55 | 7:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 25h50 | 12:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h31 | 1:16 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h05 | 9:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h46 | 5:01 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h16 | 1:16 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h26 | 8:21 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
1646 · 4781 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 31h20 | 4:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h51 | 4:51 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 21h00 | 6:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
1682 · 4781 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 28h30 | 4:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 26h00 | 2:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h45 | 3:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h06 | 8:21 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h05 | 3:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h51 | 5:46 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h20 | 7:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h05 | 3:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Ljubljana run on average 13 times per day, taking around 23h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 614 miles (989 km) distance in 18h 6m.
Distance 614 miles (989 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 6m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Ljubljana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ljubljana trip today.
Slovenia’s leading art museum, known for medieval to modern works and major national collections in a central historic setting.
Main museum for Slovenian history, archaeology, and applied culture, with key national treasures and broad permanent displays.
Contemporary art museum with influential Slovenian and international works, especially strong in postwar and avant-garde movements.
Ljubljana’s main square, anchored by the poet Prešeren statue and riverfront views. It is the natural starting point for exploring the center.
Leafy central park with promenades, ponds, and cultural venues. Ideal for walks, relaxation, and access to several museums.
Historic old town square below the castle, lined with Baroque buildings, shops, and access to major landmarks.
Carniolan sausage is Slovenia’s iconic smoked pork sausage, often served with mustard and bread. It is a protected regional specialty widely loved in Ljubljana.
Štruklji are rolled dumplings with fillings like cottage cheese, tarragon, walnut, or apple. They are a classic Slovenian comfort food found across Ljubljana.
Potica is a festive rolled cake filled with walnut paste. It is one of Slovenia’s most famous traditional desserts, served at holidays and family gatherings.
Established restaurant serving refined Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes with strong wine focus. Elegant atmosphere in the city center.
Contemporary fine dining by chef Ana Roš’s team. Expect inventive Slovenian tasting menus in a polished yet relaxed central Ljubljana setting.
Casual old-town venue focused on Slovenian craft beer and local comfort food. Good for tasting regional brews in a lively setting.
Moderate for Europe: hotels and dining are cheaper than Western capitals, but Old Town stays and tourist restaurants raise costs. Transit is affordable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Ljubljana Avtobusna Postaja -> Prešeren Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Ljubljana by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ljubljana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Ljubljana buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Ljubljana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
Available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Elevators, ramps.
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