How to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana

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Compare bus and train for Trieste to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $65.

Distance: 44 miles (72 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $46.

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

A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Ljubljana costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Trieste and Ljubljana including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Trieste to Ljubljana among Omio's users.

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from Trieste to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2790
    7:40 PM1h30
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2790
    7:40 PM1h30
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    9:10 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    12:30 PM1h15
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    1:45 PMLjubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 132+ÖBBD 319
    3:10 PM5h26
    Trieste Centrale
    8:36 PMLjubljana station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM1h30
    Trieste, Autostazione
    12:45 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 AM1h24
    Trieste, Autostazione
    2:04 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM1h25
    Trieste, Autostazione
    10:45 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Trieste to Ljubljana

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Trieste to Ljubljana. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Trieste 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 Trieste to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Trieste and Ljubljana including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $46.

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

A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Ljubljana costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Trieste to Ljubljana is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Trieste to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 112 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trieste to Ljubljana:
  • Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trieste and arrive in Port of Piran.
  • Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trieste to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, EasyDrive to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Ljubljana by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trieste to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 112 direct buses per day with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, EasyDrive.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Omio customers who travel from Trieste to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Vienna, Budapest. 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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