How to travel from Budapest to Ljubljana

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $209.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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$41

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$396

Average price

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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from Budapest to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM6h05
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
03:50PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM6h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:50PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH1679+Air DolomitiLH119+Lufthansa CitylineLH1460
05:00PM5h10
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:10PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$5091One-way
2 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM6h25
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
03:50PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM7h07
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
08:07PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM7h37
Budapest, Mexikói Út M
08:07PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$491One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1339+Lufthansa CitylineLH1460
02:25PM7h45
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:10PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$4341One-way
1 transfer
Air BalticLH1677+Air DolomitiLH5672
01:20PM6h10
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:30PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$5091One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO617
08:20PM20h10
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
04:30PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
$4671One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Ljubljana costing on average $26 (€21).

A train is $189 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ljubljana costing on average $209 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

Train takes on average 8h 32m.

The distance from Budapest to Ljubljana is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Nomago to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest 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.
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