How to travel from Padua to Ljubljana

There are 3 options to travel between Padua and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $28.

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

A bus is $83 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Ljubljana costing on average $111.

A bus is $235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Ljubljana costing on average $262.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Ljubljana is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

Flight takes on average 9h 23m.

The distance from Padua to Ljubljana is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

The average frequency per day from Padua to Ljubljana is:

• Around 37 buses per day.
• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua 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 Padua to Ljubljana:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Padova, Stazione FS and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Piran.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Mobilità di Marca S.p.A., M&M Travel to go to Ljubljana by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Padua to Ljubljana:

• 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel.

Omio customers who travel from Padua 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.