How to travel from Prague to Ljubljana

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

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €53.

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

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ljubljana costing on average €67.

A bus is €196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Ljubljana costing on average €249.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 18m.

Train takes on average 10h 26m.

The distance from Prague to Ljubljana is approximately 278 miles (449 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Ljubljana is:

• Around 25 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Ljubljana:

• Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ljubljana station.
• Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
• Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Ljubljana by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cityjet to go to Ljubljana by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Prague 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.