The cheapest and fastest buses from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 32 buses that leave Novo Mesto for Ljubljana on Sat, Nov 08, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Novo Mesto to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€35 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Novo Mesto to Ljubljana Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
Novo Mesto to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Novo Mesto to Ljubljana buses for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:10 PM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h25 | 2:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 12:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 12:45 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 1:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 8 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 1:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 2:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 3:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 4:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 5:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 6:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja | 1h15 | 7:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $43 (€35) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: GoOpti from Novo Mesto to LjubljanaYou can travel by bus between Novo Mesto to Ljubljana with GoOpti for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
- GoOpti
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Ljubljana Castle, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing a museum
- Triple Bridge, an architectural marvel connecting the historical and modern parts of Ljubljana
- Tivoli Park, the largest park in the city featuring walking paths, gardens, and cultural institutions
- Dragon Bridge, an iconic bridge adorned with dragon statues symbolizing the city
- Ljubljana Cathedral, a baroque-style cathedral known for its impressive frescoes and ornate interior.
- Ljubljana Central Market, a vibrant market offering local produce and traditional Slovenian foods
- Metelkova Mesto, a cultural center and alternative art space known for its nightlife and street art
- National Gallery of Slovenia, showcasing an extensive collection of Slovenian art
- Ljubljanica River Cruise, offering a unique perspective of the city's architecture and landmarks
- Slovenian Ethnographic Museum, exploring the cultural heritage of Slovenia.
- GoOpti
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana, follow these tips:
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- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Additional fee may apply.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Novo Mesto to Ljubljana
- 05:00-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 9, 27 Train: Ljubljana Railway Station
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