- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 36 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Rome will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 22 buses that leave Ljubljana for Rome on Sun, Aug 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 11 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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 Ljubljana to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Ljubljana to Rome:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Rome costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€38) compared to roughly $243 (€195) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $195 (€157). The journey takes 10h 0m versus 7h 24m 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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Rome buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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+ 2701 | 8:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h55 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2701 | 8:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h55 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 10h05 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 13h00 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 13h15 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h55 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 4:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h35 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 4:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h35 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 4:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 15h40 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 4:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h20 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 4:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h20 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 4:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 15h25 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 5:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 14h40 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 5:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 14h40 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h45 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h20 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 7:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h10 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 7:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 12h10 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2797 | 8:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h15 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ 2771 | 11:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 17h25 | 4:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 14h25 | 2:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2701 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 16h00 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2771 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 14h25 | 4:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
+ 2701 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 16h00 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Rome run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ljubljana to Rome buses use the Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Roma is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast-food options and a cafe.
Free public WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs located at entrance area.
Ticket office support is available at Roma.
Available at Roma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma: Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms.
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