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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. 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 €18, while a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Ljubljana
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Ljubljana:
A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus
7:55 AM 6h39 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:55 AM 6h39 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
7:55 AM 6h39 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:23 AM 7h11 Bratislava, Einsteinova 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:20 AM 7h14 Bratislava, Most SNP 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:20 AM 8h14 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) 2:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Ljubljana:
A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 18 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 ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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