How to travel from Sofia to Ljubljana

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $78.

Distance: 492 miles (793 km)

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$75

Average price

Cheapest

$173

Average price

15h 50m

Average total duration

15h 20m

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30m

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5h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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3h 0m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

Ourbus

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Air Serbia

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from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:45AM25h00
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
01:45AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$581One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:45AM25h00
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
01:45AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$581One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:45AM25h00
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
01:45AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$581One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia 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 Sofia to Ljubljana.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Ljubljana including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Ljubljana costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Sofia to Ljubljana is approximately 492 miles (793 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Serbia, Lufthansa to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, Infobus, M&M Travel to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sofia to Ljubljana:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Ourbus, FlixBus, M&M Travel.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia 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.
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