- Must visit
Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum
Piran’s main museum, housed in a historic palace, with collections on maritime history, archaeology, ethnology, and the cultural life of the Slovenian coast.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Piran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Piran will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 7 buses that leave Ljubljana for Piran on Tue, Jun 02, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Piran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Piran take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $48 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 17m 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 Itabus, 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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Piran buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 AM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 2h50 | 2:10 PM Piran, Piran | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 9:20 AM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 1h55 | 11:15 AM Piran, Piran | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Piran run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Piran — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piran trip today.
Piran’s main museum, housed in a historic palace, with collections on maritime history, archaeology, ethnology, and the cultural life of the Slovenian coast.
A small specialty museum with an extensive private collection of sea shells and marine curiosities, popular for families and visitors interested in natural history.
A small coastal aquarium showcasing Adriatic marine life, useful for understanding the local sea environment and a long-standing family attraction.
Piran’s main square and social heart, surrounded by elegant historic buildings and a classic first stop for exploring the town.
The tip of the peninsula, loved for sea views, dramatic photos, and sunset walks along the water’s edge.
A maze of narrow Venetian-era lanes, stairways, and small squares that make wandering one of the best experiences in town.
Fresh Adriatic sea bass, often grilled simply with olive oil and herbs. It reflects Piran's fishing heritage and access to high-quality local seafood.
A coastal classic made with cuttlefish and its ink, giving the rice a deep black color and briny Adriatic flavor. Common across Slovenian Istria.
Traditional fishermen's stew made with mixed Adriatic fish, tomato, wine, garlic, and herbs. It is a longstanding staple of the northern Adriatic coast.
Casual, established spot famous for fresh fried seafood, sardines, calamari, and simple local flavors. Relaxed atmosphere and very popular with visitors.
Well-known seafood restaurant on the Piran waterfront, popular for grilled fish, shellfish, and classic Adriatic dishes in a lively old-town setting.
Established restaurant in Piran known for seafood, pasta, and Mediterranean coastal cooking, with a more polished dining atmosphere than casual taverns.
Prices are moderate by coastal Europe standards. Dining costs rise in summer and around Tartini Square.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up small bills, or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Tipping is not expected for coffee bars; round up taxis if helpful.
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Piran Bus Station, Piran -> Tartini Square, Piran
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Piran 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 Piran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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