- Must visit
National Gallery of Slovenia
The country’s principal art museum, with major Slovenian works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for understanding national art history in one place.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Ljubljana will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bratislava for Ljubljana on Sat, Jun 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 39 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bratislava to Ljubljana:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€67). The journey takes 6h 27m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:53AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:23AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:23AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:23PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Ljubljana buses for today, Friday, June 12. 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 | 6:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 7h10 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 7h07 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 9h50 | 5:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 7h14 | 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 7h11 | 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h39 | 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 6h45 | 5:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 6h15 | 5:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h30 | 6:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Hlavná stanica | 6h15 | 8:55 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h15 | 8:55 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h14 | 4:09 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 6h49 | 4:09 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 6h46 | 4:09 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h29 | 4:09 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h10 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h05 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 6h55 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 6h52 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h50 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bratislava to Ljubljana run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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.
The country’s principal art museum, with major Slovenian works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for understanding national art history in one place.
Ljubljana’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for Slovenian and regional 20th-century collections and rotating exhibitions.
A well-curated museum on Ljubljana’s Roman origins, medieval growth, and modern city life. Good for visitors wanting a concise historical overview.
Ljubljana’s main square and social heart, framed by landmark architecture and river crossings. It is the natural starting point for exploring the old town.
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, lined with bridges, facades, and outdoor public life. Especially lively in the evening and highly photogenic.
A compact historic district of narrow lanes, baroque facades, and small squares beneath the castle hill. Ideal for slow walking and sightseeing.
Traditional Slovenian Carniolan sausage made from pork, bacon, and spices. It is one of the country’s most recognized dishes and is commonly served with mustard, horseradish, and bread.
Rolled dumplings made from dough and filled with ingredients such as cottage cheese, tarragon, walnuts, or apples. They are a classic Slovenian dish served in both savory and sweet forms.
Small dumplings filled with potato, onion, and herbs, traditionally from Idrija but widely enjoyed in Ljubljana. They are a protected Slovenian specialty often served with meat sauce or butter.
One of Ljubljana’s best-known fine dining restaurants, offering contemporary Slovenian cuisine with seasonal ingredients and an elegant, upscale dining room.
Beloved traditional restaurant near the old town, appreciated for honest Slovenian comfort food, fair prices, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Established Ljubljana restaurant known for Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes, quality seafood, and a polished old-town atmosphere with a leafy courtyard.
Prices are moderate by Western European standards. Old Town dining costs more, but transit and casual meals stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service but not obligatory.
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