The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 9 buses that leave Vienna for Ljubljana on Tue, May 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 59 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.
FlixBus12:00 PM5h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM4h59Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:09 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM5h09Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:34 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 AM5h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM5h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:15 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$461One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM4h15Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal1:45 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$591One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM4h45Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal8:15 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$591One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM4h45Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal2:45 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$591One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM4h45Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal11:15 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM4h59Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:09 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $489 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Vienna to Ljubljana:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $439 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average $489 (€395).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $115 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€53). The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 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 FlixBus, GoOpti, Nomago, TripstAir, Infobus.
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.
Vienna to Ljubljana Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Nomago | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Vienna to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Ljubljana buses for today, Monday, May 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 | 1:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h50 | 6:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h45 | 8:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h45 | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h15 | 1:45 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 4h59 | 4:09 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h15 | 9:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h10 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h09 | 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h05 | 5:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Ljubljana
Buses from Vienna to Ljubljana run on average 69 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 69 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 69 |
Direct buses 69 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, GoOpti, Nomago, TripstAir, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Vienna to LjubljanaYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Ljubljana with FlixBus, GoOpti, Nomago, TripstAir, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

- Nomago
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- Nomago
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- Nomago
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Nomago
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Nomago
- Small pets allowed in carrier
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna 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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