The cheapest and fastest buses from Villach to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Villach to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Ljubljana will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 31 buses that leave Villach for Ljubljana on Fri, Nov 07, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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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Compare train and bus for Villach to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Villach to Ljubljana Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:56AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Live departures
Villach to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Villach to Ljubljana buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 1h25 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Villach, OMV Tankstelle Maria-Gailer-Straße | 1h20 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Villach, OMV Tankstelle Maria-Gailer-Straße | 1h15 | 11:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 1h35 | 4:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 1:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 2:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 3:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 4:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 5:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 6:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 7:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 2h15 | 8:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Villach to Ljubljana
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Villach to Ljubljana start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $17 (€14) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar from Villach to LjubljanaYou can travel by bus between Villach to Ljubljana with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Villach to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villach 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 Villach, Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Villach to Ljubljana, follow these tips:
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- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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 Villach 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
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28
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