How to travel from Rome to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Rome to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF12, while a flight costs an average of CHF456.

Distance: 304 miles (490 km)

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of CHF12.

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

A train is CHF43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Ljubljana costing on average CHF56.

A train is CHF444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ljubljana costing on average CHF456.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 9m sooner (3h 12m by flight vs 7h 21m by car). Tickets start at around CHF456 compared to roughly CHF196 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2790
    10:00 AM11h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    CHF201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2790
    10:00 AM11h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    CHF201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 8837
    11:40 PM1h25
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1:05 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    CHF501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo8900+TripstAir
    5:55 AM9h25
    Rome Termini
    3:20 PMLjubljana, Dolgi most
    CHF611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8900+TripstAir
    5:55 AM13h55
    Rome Termini
    7:50 PMLjubljana, Dolgi most
    CHF611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8900+ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
    5:55 AM10h45
    Rome Termini
    4:40 PMLjubljana station
    CHF641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2790+Nomago
    10:00 AM11h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:50 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    CHF501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2790+Nomago
    10:00 AM11h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:50 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    CHF501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM11h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:00 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    CHF541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3176+Air BalticSN3343
    10:10 AM7h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    5:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    CHF2471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4171+LufthansaLH113 · LH1462
    12:50 PM9h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    CHF3011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4171+LufthansaLH115 · LH1462
    12:50 PM9h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:55 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    CHF3011One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Ljubljana.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of CHF12.

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

A train is CHF43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Ljubljana costing on average CHF56.

A train is CHF444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ljubljana costing on average CHF456.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

The distance from Rome to Ljubljana is approximately 304 miles (490 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Italo to go to Ljubljana by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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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