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 train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a flight costs an average of €459.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana

Compare the available ways to get from Mestre to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of €14.

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

A train is €23 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €37.

A train is €43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €56.

A train is €446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €459.

The fastest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 4m.

Train takes on average 5h 42m.

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 €56 compared to roughly €70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 3h 18m 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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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.

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  • SwissLX1661+Helvetic AirwaysLX2278
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  • LufthansaLH329 · LH1462
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FAQs: Travel 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 train with an average price of €14.

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

A train is €23 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €37.

A train is €43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €56.

A train is €446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mestre to Ljubljana costing on average €459.

The fastest way to travel from Mestre to Ljubljana is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 4m.

Train takes on average 5h 42m.

The distance from Mestre to Ljubljana is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Mestre to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 44 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) and arrive in Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
  • 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 GoOpti, Nomago, EasyDrive, DRD Turizem D.O.O, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, TripstAir, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Liberty Lines, KOMPAS to go to Ljubljana by ferry.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mestre to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Nomago, EasyDrive, DRD Turizem D.O.O, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Infobus, TripstAir, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines, KOMPAS.
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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