How to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $14.

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

A train is $182 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average $196.

A train is $538 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average $551.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Bologna to Ljubljana is approximately 187 miles (302 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Ljubljana is:

• Around 34 buses per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ljubljana station.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and arrive in Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
• Ferries mostly depart from Cesenatico and arrive in Port of Rovinj.

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

• Travel with Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Ljubljana by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, TripstAir, KLR, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.

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

• 29 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, KLR, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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.