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Compare bus and flight for Milan to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 train costs an average of $14, while a flight costs an average of $482.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$482 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Milan to Ljubljana:
A train is $234 (€195) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Ljubljana costing on average $248 (€207).
A train is $468 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ljubljana costing on average $482 (€402).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $248 (€207) compared to roughly $177 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-70.51 (€-58.79). The journey takes 6h 45m versus 5h 21m 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 Milan to Ljubljana
How to get from Milan to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
28919:00 AM8h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
28919:00 AM8h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 59996:30 AM1h10Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport7:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499+
12:25 PM7h25Milan Centrale7:50 PMLjubljana, Dolgi most$621One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507+
3:25 PM7h40Milan Centrale11:05 PMLjubljana, Dolgi most$621One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485+
7:25 AM7h55Milan Centrale3:20 PMLjubljana, Dolgi most$621One-way2 transfers
2805 · 279011:45 AM9h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$291One-way1 transfer
2125 · 279010:40 AM10h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$291One-way1 transfer
2411 · 27909:10 AM12h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$291One-way1 transfer
SN3148+
SN33431:10 PM4h35Milan Linate Airport5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
SN3146+
SN33439:25 AM8h20Milan Linate Airport5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
LO318 · LO61510:30 AM26h15Milan Malpensa Airport12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$7041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Ljubljana:
A train is $234 (€195) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Ljubljana costing on average $248 (€207).
A train is $468 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Ljubljana costing on average $482 (€402).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 60 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Ljubljana as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, EasyDrive, TripstAir, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, Cityjet, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Ljubljana by flight.
- 51 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, EasyDrive, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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