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Compare bus and train for Ljubljana to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ljubljana to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:50 AM6h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:05 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$551One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:50 AM6h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:05 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$551One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:50 AM6h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:05 PMBratislava, Einsteinova$551One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:25 PM6h30Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:55 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM7h20Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:00 PMBratislava, Most SNP$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM7h35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Bratislava:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Bratislava costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
- Travel with FlixBus, TripstAir to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Slovenian Railways (SŽ) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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