How to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Mestre to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mestre to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a bus costs an average of $35.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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$35

Average price

Cheapest

$84

Average price

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4h 0m

Average total duration

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3h 30m

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Additional time*

2h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is a ferry with an average price of $29.

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

A ferry is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $35.

A ferry is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $257.

The fastest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 8h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mestre and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Mestre 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 $35 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 15m 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 Mestre to Ljubljana

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

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

  • DRD Turizem D.O.O0
    12:05 PM2h55
    Mestre
    3:00 PMLjubljana
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • DRD Turizem D.O.O0
    12:05 PM2h55
    Mestre
    3:00 PMLjubljana
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EasyDrive
    11:00 AM1h40
    Mestre
    12:40 PMLjubljana
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • DRD Turizem D.O.O0
    11:50 AM3h10
    Mestre
    3:00 PMLjubljana
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • DRD Turizem D.O.O0
    10:45 AM3h15
    Mestre
    2:00 PMLjubljana
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • DRD Turizem D.O.O0
    11:30 AM3h30
    Mestre
    3:00 PMLjubljana
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH333 · LH1460
    6:20 AM6h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH113 · LH1462+Air DolomitiLH9457
    1:25 PM8h10
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2941One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH327 · LH1462
    2:40 PM6h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $3321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mestre 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 Mestre to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mestre and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is a ferry with an average price of $29.

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

A ferry is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $35.

A ferry is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average $257.

The fastest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 8h 29m.

The distance from Mestre to Ljubljana is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Mestre to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mestre to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trieste and arrive in Port of Piran.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mestre to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Nomago, Infobus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, DRD Turizem D.O.O, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, TripstAir, TripstAir to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mestre to Ljubljana:
  • 19 direct buses per day with Nomago, Infobus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, DRD Turizem D.O.O, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, TripstAir, TripstAir.
Omio customers who travel from Mestre 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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