The cheapest and fastest buses from Ljubljana to Celje
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Celje is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Celje will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 7 buses that leave Ljubljana for Celje on Sun, Jun 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
11:20 PM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)12:20 AMCelje, ŽP$551One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)3:35 AMCelje, ŽP$801One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)3:35 AMCelje, Hotel Evropa$801One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM2h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)4:50 PMCelje, ŽP$971One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM1h50Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)4:50 PMCelje, Hotel Evropa$971One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)3:35 AMCelje, ŽP$801One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)3:35 AMCelje, Hotel Evropa$801One-way0 transfers
11:20 PM1h00Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)12:20 AMCelje, ŽP$551One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM1h50Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)4:50 PMCelje, Hotel Evropa$971One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM1h50Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)4:50 PMCelje, ŽP$971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ljubljana to Celje
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Celje among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Celje:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Celje costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Celje take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€22). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 54m 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 Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
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.
Ljubljana to Celje Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:13AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Slovenske železnice (SŽ) | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Ljubljana to Celje bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Celje buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:35 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h00 | 3:35 AM Celje, ŽP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h00 | 3:35 AM Celje, Hotel Evropa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 2h00 | 4:50 PM Celje, Hotel Evropa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 2h00 | 4:50 PM Celje, ŽP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h50 | 4:50 PM Celje, Hotel Evropa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h50 | 4:50 PM Celje, ŽP | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ljubljana to Celje
Buses from Ljubljana to Celje run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 8m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Slovenske železnice (SŽ) from Ljubljana to CeljeYou can travel by bus between Ljubljana to Celje with Slovenske železnice (SŽ) for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
FAQs: Bus from Ljubljana to Celje
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Celje 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 Celje, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ljubljana to Celje
Most Ljubljana to Celje buses use the Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Celje, Dvorana Zlatorog station pair, with some services arriving at Celje, ŽP. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Celje bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Ljubljana station do buses to Celje leave from?
Getting to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja from Ljubljana city centre
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja bus station facilities and services
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Elevators, ramps.
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