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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
$42
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Koper to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koper to Ljubljana will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Koper for Ljubljana on Mon, Aug 24, 3 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 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 2 h 54 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 Koper to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $20 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Koper to Ljubljana:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koper to Ljubljana costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 5m 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 GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:39AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Koper to Ljubljana buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Koper, Banka | 2h44 | 3:39 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Koper, Banka | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Koper, Banka | 1h35 | 7:55 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega | 1h25 | 7:50 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:51 PM Koper, Banka | 2h54 | 10:45 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Koper to Ljubljana run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $17 by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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 Koper 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 Koper to Ljubljana buses use the Koper, Zeleni Park to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station pair, with some services arriving at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev). Use this guide to compare Koper and Ljubljana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Koper, Banka has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are nearby cafes and kiosks.
Public Wi-Fi is available at the station. ATMs are available at Koper, Banka.
Ticket office support is available at Koper, Banka.
Available at Koper, Banka: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koper, Banka: The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Koper, Zeleni Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Koper, Zeleni Park. ATMs are available at Koper, Zeleni Park.
Ticket office support is available at Koper, Zeleni Park.
Available at Koper, Zeleni Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koper, Zeleni Park: The station is accessible for people with disabilities.
Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega. ATMs are available at Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega.
Ticket office support is available at Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega.
Available at Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koper, Protokolarno-prireditvena dvorana sv. Frančiška Asiškega: Wheelchair accessible entry points.
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.
Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants around.
Free WiFi in nearby cafe. ATMs are aTM located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
Available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev): Wheelchair ramps available.
Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana is 2 km from Ljubljana city centre. Public transport options include:
Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available within the airport terminal.
Free Wi-Fi is available for passengers at the airport. ATMs are aTMs are available in the terminal buildings.
Ticket office support is available at Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana.
Available at Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana: The airport is equipped to support passengers with reduced mobility.
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