How to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Budapest 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $309.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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Flight

$41

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Cheapest

$431

Average price

6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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Austrian Airlines

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from Ljubljana to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:10PM6h10
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
07:20PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:35PM5h55
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
09:30PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH1697+LufthansaLH1678
01:20PM2h55
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
04:15PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$5231One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
01:10PM6h30
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
07:40PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM8h00
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
06:05PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM6h00
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
08:15AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$421One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO618 · LO533
05:10PM15h55
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
09:05AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO618 · LO535
05:10PM19h00
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO618 · LO537
05:10PM24h00
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3981One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Ljubljana to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ljubljana and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $283 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $309 (€246).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Budapest is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Budapest is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Budapest 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 Ljubljana to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Slovenian Railways (SŽ), ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Nomago to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Slovenian Railways (SŽ).
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Nomago.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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