How to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana

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 bus with an average price of kr168.

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

A bus is kr558 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Ljubljana costing on average kr726.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 39m.

The distance from Trieste to Ljubljana is approximately 44 miles (72 km).

The average frequency per day from Trieste to Ljubljana is:

• Around 92 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.
• Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trieste and arrive in Port of Piran.

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 FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Ljubljana by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Ljubljana by train.

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

• 92 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 1 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.