How to travel from Koper to Ljubljana

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Koper to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Koper to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €92.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€92

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€9

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€37

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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2h 17m

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1h 17m

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1h 5m

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Compare ways to travel from Koper to Ljubljana

Compare the available ways to get from Koper to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Koper to Ljubljana is a ferry with an average price of €9.

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

A ferry is €83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koper to Ljubljana costing on average €92.

The fastest way to travel from Koper to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Koper and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Koper 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 €92 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€54. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 5m 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 Koper to Ljubljana

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Koper 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 Koper to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Koper and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Koper to Ljubljana is a ferry with an average price of €9.

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

A ferry is €83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koper to Ljubljana costing on average €92.

The fastest way to travel from Koper to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 17m.

The distance from Koper to Ljubljana is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Koper to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Koper to Ljubljana:
  • Buses mostly depart from Koper, Banka and arrive in Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piran and arrive in Port of Trieste.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Koper to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Itabus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Ljubljana by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Koper to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Nomago, Itabus.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Koper 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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