How to travel from Basel to Ljubljana

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €63.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Ljubljana:

A bus is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Ljubljana costing on average €98.

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Ljubljana costing on average €116.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 25m.

Bus takes on average 11h 52m.

The distance from Basel to Ljubljana is approximately 343 miles (553 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Ljubljana is:

• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Ljubljana as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Ljubljana:

• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Ljubljana station.
• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Autolinee Ventre to go to Ljubljana by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ljubljana by train.
• Travel with Ryanair to go to Ljubljana by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Ljubljana:

• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Trieste, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ljubljana to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ljubljana, you can explore the Ljubljana Central Market for local produce and traditional foods, visit the Metelkova Mesto cultural center for nightlife and street art, and admire Slovenian art at the National Gallery of Slovenia. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city on a Ljubljanica River Cruise and delve into cultural heritage at the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum. Don't miss the medieval Ljubljana Castle for panoramic city views, the architectural marvel of the Triple Bridge, the scenic Tivoli Park, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the baroque-style Ljubljana Cathedral with its impressive frescoes.

To explore the highlights of Ljubljana, including its charming Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, and Tivoli Park, two to three days are typically sufficient.