How to travel from Brussels to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $485.

Distance: 570 miles (918 km)

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$485

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$186

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$115

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$106

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5h 6m

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3h 6m

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13h 32m

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30m

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21h 25m

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20h 55m

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12h 31m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $115 (€96).

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

A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Ljubljana costing on average $186 (€156).

A bus is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Ljubljana costing on average $485 (€407).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 32m.

Bus takes on average 21h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 25m sooner (3h 6m by flight vs 12h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $485 (€407) compared to roughly $106 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM20h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $951One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM20h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $951One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3343
    4:10 PM1h35
    Brussels Airport
    5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 211+Sylt Shuttle PlusD 39
    8:25 AM14h53
    Brussels-Midi
    11:18 PMLjubljana station
    $2391One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM21h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    2:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 AM24h21
    Brussels, Gare Du Midi
    10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM23h21
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    10:26 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 4496
    6:00 PM1h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    7:40 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2304 · LO3832 · LO621
    8:10 PM28h35
    Brussels Airport
    12:45 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2304 · LO3828 · LO621
    8:10 PM28h35
    Brussels Airport
    12:45 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Ljubljana including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $115 (€96).

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

A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Ljubljana costing on average $186 (€156).

A bus is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Ljubljana costing on average $485 (€407).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 32m.

Bus takes on average 21h 25m.

The distance from Brussels to Ljubljana is approximately 570 miles (918 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Ljubljana:
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Ljubljana station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Transavia France, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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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