How to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Bologna to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €239.

Distance: 187 miles (302 km)

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€32

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7h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average €68.

A bus is €207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average €239.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Ljubljana among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to Ljubljana

How to get from Bologna to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2790
    2:45 PM6h25
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2790
    2:45 PM6h25
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1669+Air BalticLX2274
    10:25 AM3h35
    Bologna Airport
    2:00 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    5581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:55 AM5h04
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:59 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM7h35
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2790+Nomago
    2:45 PM8h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    11:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH5677+LufthansaLH1462
    2:50 PM7h05
    Bologna Airport
    9:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    2981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH9483+LufthansaLH113 · LH1462
    1:30 PM8h25
    Bologna Airport
    9:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    3571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5679+LufthansaLH1460
    6:25 AM6h40
    Bologna Airport
    1:05 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    3641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Ljubljana

Travel to Ljubljana easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Ljubljana.

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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 bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average €68.

A bus is €207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Ljubljana costing on average €239.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Bologna to Ljubljana is approximately 187 miles (302 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 1 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, Avtobusna Postaja.
  • 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 to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Marino Autolinee, TripstAir, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Ljubljana:
  • 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Nomago, BlaBlaCar.
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.

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