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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
$37
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ljubljana will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 15 buses that leave Bologna for Ljubljana on Sat, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price | $112 Average price |
7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ljubljana:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $508 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average $537 (€441).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Flight takes on average 9h 26m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $396 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $380 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $379 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $379 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $379 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $378 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $372 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $370 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $370 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $392 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ljubljana buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h30 | 2:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
2772+![]() | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h35 | 3:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2772+![]() | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h05 | 12:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2772+![]() | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h15 | 1:00 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h04 | 7:59 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h10 | 10:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702+![]() | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 12:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2702+![]() | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 12:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2702+![]() | 4:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h20 | 1:00 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h50 | 3:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h35 | 8:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h25 | 9:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790+![]() | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h40 | 10:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2790+![]() | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h40 | 10:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
2790+![]() | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 10:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna to Ljubljana run on average 26 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 5h 4m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Official public transport app
Ljubljana Avtobusna Postaja -> Prešeren Square
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