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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 57 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Stuttgart will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 10 buses that leave Ljubljana for Stuttgart on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 9 h 24 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 train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $199.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $367 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Stuttgart:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Stuttgart costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $305 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Stuttgart costing on average $367 (€301).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $172 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€90). The journey takes 7h 37m versus 6h 27m 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, Union Ivkoni, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Stuttgart buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h10 | 5:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 8h15 | 5:35 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 8h45 | 7:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h45 | 8:45 AM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h10 | 10:25 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 10h15 | 2:55 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h45 | 6:25 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:41 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h24 | 7:05 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 10h15 | 11:10 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h00 | 12:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h25 | 2:15 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Stuttgart run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Major pedestrian shopping street and one of the city’s busiest, best for experiencing central Stuttgart.
Influential modernist housing estate linked to leading 20th-century architects and design history.
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