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Compare bus and flight for Ljubljana to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $227 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $227, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$227 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Milan:
A bus is $252 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Milan costing on average $479 (€402).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Tickets start at around $227 (€191) compared to roughly $167 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-60.02 (€-50.40). The journey takes 6h 43m versus 4h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ljubljana to Milan
How to get from Ljubljana to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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28065:00 AM10h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja3:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$441One-way1 transfer
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28065:00 AM10h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja3:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
XZ29107:30 AM1h00Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport8:30 AMMilan Linate Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Regionale Veloce 3987+
Intercity 6142:25 PM9h15Ljubljana, Dolgi most11:40 PMMilan Centrale$881One-way2 transfers
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28065:00 AM10h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja3:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:25 PM7h10Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja6:35 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 AM8h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:25 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$481One-way0 transfers
FR 600012:20 PM1h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:35 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$681One-way0 transfers
XZ29125:10 PM1h00Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport6:10 PMMilan Linate Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
LO616 · LO3191:30 PM5h25Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport6:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Milan:
A bus is $252 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Milan costing on average $479 (€402).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
- Around 56 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Milan as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Milano, Milan Linate Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti, Nomago, Infobus, EasyDrive, TripstAir to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, ITA to go to Milan by flight.
- 49 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus, EasyDrive.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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