How to travel from Florence to Ljubljana

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Compare bus and flight for Florence to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €428.

Distance: 224 miles (361 km)

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€37

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€130

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8h 4m

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7h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of €13.

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

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Ljubljana costing on average €37.

A train is €415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Ljubljana costing on average €428.

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

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

Train takes on average 8h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Ljubljana including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €93. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 5h 3m 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.

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from Florence to Ljubljana

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

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

  • Itabus2790
    1:20 PM7h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2790
    1:20 PM7h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1679+Air BalticLX2274
    10:45 AM3h15
    Florence Peretola Airport
    2:00 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €4531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18488 · Regionale 17806 · Regionale Veloce 3966+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 134
    6:03 AM10h37
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    €501One-way
    4 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3962+ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
    4:32 AM12h08
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    €501One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3962+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
    4:32 AM12h08
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    €501One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM7h55
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM6h29
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    7:59 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM6h54
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    7:59 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    €321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5687+LufthansaLH1462
    2:40 PM7h05
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH9497+LufthansaLH1460
    6:30 AM6h45
    Florence Peretola Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3140+Air BalticSN3343
    11:45 AM6h00
    Florence Peretola Airport
    5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    €2791One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Ljubljana.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Ljubljana including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of €13.

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

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Ljubljana costing on average €37.

A train is €415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Ljubljana costing on average €428.

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

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

Train takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Florence to Ljubljana is approximately 224 miles (361 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, KLR, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Nomago to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Ljubljana:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, KLR, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Florence 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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