- 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
$40
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Buses per day
25
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 $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 25 buses that leave Bratislava for Ljubljana on Tue, Jul 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $106 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $52 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average $91 (€91).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€39) compared to roughly $106 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€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 Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:53AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:23AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:23AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:23PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Ljubljana buses for today, Monday, July 27. 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 | 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 | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h35 | 4:00 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Bratislava, Hlavná stanica | 5h20 | 4:00 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h10 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h50 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h30 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 8h20 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:53 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 8h17 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h30 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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 | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h49 | 2:34 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 | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h20 | 5:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h35 | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Hlavná stanica | 5h20 | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h15 | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Bratislava, Hlavná stanica | 5h15 | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $26 (€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 $26 (€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.
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 Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Ljubljana buses use the Bratislava, Most SNP to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station pair, with some services arriving at Ljubljana, Gosposvetska. Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Ljubljana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bratislava, Most SNP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi.
Available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Elevators, ramps.
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
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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