- Must visit
National Gallery of Slovenia
The country’s principal art museum, with major Slovenian works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for understanding national art history in one place.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mestre to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mestre to Ljubljana will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 26 buses that leave Mestre for Ljubljana on Sat, Jun 06, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mestre to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $384.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $471 Average price | $98 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mestre to Ljubljana:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $437 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $471 (€380).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Flight takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $85 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 15m 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 Nomago, Infobus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, TripstAir, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, TripstAir.
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 Nomago | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Mestre to Ljubljana buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 AM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h50 | 8:55 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h40 | 8:55 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h25 | 8:40 AM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 1:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h25 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 1:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 2:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 2:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h25 | 2:15 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 3:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 3:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h20 | 3:05 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 6:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 6:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 6:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 6:55 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h20 | 6:40 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 7:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h20 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 7:50 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 3h30 | 10:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Venezia, Piazzale Roma | 3h40 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h35 | 11:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 3h14 | 11:59 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mestre to Ljubljana run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Ljubljana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ljubljana trip today.
The country’s principal art museum, with major Slovenian works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for understanding national art history in one place.
Ljubljana’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for Slovenian and regional 20th-century collections and rotating exhibitions.
A well-curated museum on Ljubljana’s Roman origins, medieval growth, and modern city life. Good for visitors wanting a concise historical overview.
Ljubljana’s main square and social heart, framed by landmark architecture and river crossings. It is the natural starting point for exploring the old town.
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, lined with bridges, facades, and outdoor public life. Especially lively in the evening and highly photogenic.
A compact historic district of narrow lanes, baroque facades, and small squares beneath the castle hill. Ideal for slow walking and sightseeing.
Traditional Slovenian Carniolan sausage made from pork, bacon, and spices. It is one of the country’s most recognized dishes and is commonly served with mustard, horseradish, and bread.
Rolled dumplings made from dough and filled with ingredients such as cottage cheese, tarragon, walnuts, or apples. They are a classic Slovenian dish served in both savory and sweet forms.
Small dumplings filled with potato, onion, and herbs, traditionally from Idrija but widely enjoyed in Ljubljana. They are a protected Slovenian specialty often served with meat sauce or butter.
One of Ljubljana’s best-known fine dining restaurants, offering contemporary Slovenian cuisine with seasonal ingredients and an elegant, upscale dining room.
Beloved traditional restaurant near the old town, appreciated for honest Slovenian comfort food, fair prices, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Established Ljubljana restaurant known for Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes, quality seafood, and a polished old-town atmosphere with a leafy courtyard.
Prices are moderate by Western European standards. Old Town dining costs more, but transit and casual meals stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service but not obligatory.
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