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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bratislava to Ljubljana:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €90. The journey takes 6h 32m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Ljubljana
How to get from Bratislava to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:50 AM6h15Bratislava, Einsteinova5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€371One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:50 AM6h15Bratislava, Einsteinova5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€371One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:50 AM6h15Bratislava, Einsteinova5:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€371One-way0 transfers
Other options
REX 6+D 317+
IC 5338:16 AM9h53Bratislava-Petržalka6:09 PMLjubljana station€791One-way2 transfers- REX 6+
EC 115+IC 5338:16 AM8h24Bratislava-Petržalka4:40 PMLjubljana station€841One-way2 transfers - REX 6+EC 115+
10038:16 AM8h24Bratislava-Petržalka4:40 PMLjubljana station€921One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM6h29Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:09 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 AM6h39Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy2:34 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM7h14Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)4:09 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja€521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Ljubljana:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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