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 $25. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $262.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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Driving

$42

Average price

Cheapest

$439

Average price

$128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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30m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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3h 0m

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4h 11m

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $49 (€41).

A bus is $397 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $439 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

Train takes on average 11h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ljubljana to Budapest among Omio's users.

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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
    3:35 PM5h55
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM5h55
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1699 · LH1682
    8:05 PM3h25
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    11:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM6h10
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    7:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM6h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    7:40 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM6h00
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1461 · LH1340
    2:05 PM4h35
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    6:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1340+Air DolomitiLH1459
    10:25 AM8h15
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    6:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO616 · LO531
    1:30 PM6h15
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2761One-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.

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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 $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $49 (€41).

A bus is $397 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Budapest costing on average $439 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

Train takes on average 11h 4m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Budapest is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Budapest is:
  • Around 22 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 Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Slovenske železnice (SŽ) to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ljubljana to Budapest:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus.
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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