- Must visit
National Gallery of Slovenia
The country’s main art museum, with an excellent overview of Slovene and European works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Piran to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piran to Ljubljana will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 2 buses that leave Piran for Ljubljana on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 Piran to Ljubljana 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 44m. 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 |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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 Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€31) compared to roughly $48 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 1h 44m 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 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
The table below shows live departures for Piran to Ljubljana buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 PM Piran, Piran | 1h40 | 9:25 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Piran, Piran | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 4:50 AM Piran, Piran | 2h45 | 7:35 AM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Piran to Ljubljana run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. 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 15m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 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 main art museum, with an excellent overview of Slovene and European works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Leading museum for 20th-century and contemporary Slovene art, known for strong temporary exhibitions and a central cultural location.
A well-curated local history museum covering Roman Emona, medieval Ljubljana, and the city’s modern development.
Ljubljana’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major landmarks and often the first stop for visitors.
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, lined with bridges, historic façades, and classic riverside views.
Ljubljana’s largest central park, ideal for walks, greenery, and easy access to cultural sites and broad promenades.
Traditional Carniolan sausage made from pork, bacon, and spices. It is one of Slovenia’s most recognized national dishes and is commonly served with mustard, horseradish, and bread.
Rolled dumplings made with dough and various fillings such as cottage cheese, tarragon, walnuts, or apples. They are a classic Slovenian dish served as either a savory side or dessert.
A hearty stew of sauerkraut or turnip, beans, potatoes, and usually smoked pork. Popular in central Slovenia, it is valued as comforting everyday food in colder months.
One of Ljubljana’s most established fine-dining addresses, offering creative Slovenian and Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting by chef Janez Bratovž.
Well-known traditional Slovenian restaurant near the old town, appreciated for local dishes, a warm atmosphere, and social enterprise roots. Good choice for classic comfort food.
Established Ljubljana restaurant known for seafood, grilled meats, and a polished old-town atmosphere with a leafy courtyard. Suitable for a more refined meal.
Moderate by Central European standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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