How to travel from Venice to Ljubljana

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Compare bus, flight, ferry, and train for Venice to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $552.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $60 (€50).

A train is $82 (€68) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $100 (€84).

A train is $534 (€446) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $552 (€461).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Train takes on average 6h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Venice and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, ferry, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13 (-€11). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Nomago
    7:00 PM3h40
    Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza)
    10:40 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Nomago
    7:00 PM3h40
    Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza)
    10:40 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    4:00 AM2h40
    Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    6:40 AMLjubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3567+ÖBBRJX 132 · D 319
    12:51 PM7h45
    Venice Mestre
    8:36 PMLjubljana station
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3437+ÖBBRJX 132 · D 319
    10:51 AM9h45
    Venice Mestre
    8:36 PMLjubljana station
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3435+ÖBBRJX 132 · D 319
    9:51 AM10h45
    Venice Mestre
    8:36 PMLjubljana station
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 PM4h20
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    2:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 PM4h00
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2891
    1:50 PM3h30
    Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    5:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH333 · LH1460
    6:20 AM6h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH327 · LH1462
    2:40 PM6h55
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH325 · LH108 · LH1698
    10:50 AM8h35
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    7:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    $3041One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Venice to Ljubljana

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Venice and Ljubljana including taking a bus, flight, ferry, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $60 (€50).

A train is $82 (€68) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $100 (€84).

A train is $534 (€446) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Ljubljana costing on average $552 (€461).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Train takes on average 6h 58m.

The distance from Venice to Ljubljana is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 146 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Piran.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KOMPAS to go to Ljubljana by ferry.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale, Intercity Notte, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, TripstAir, Nomago, Itabus, Infobus, EasyDrive, BlaBlaCar Bus, DRD Turizem D.O.O, Union Ivkoni International to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, ITA to go to Ljubljana by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with KOMPAS.
  • 146 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, TripstAir, Nomago, Itabus, Infobus, EasyDrive, BlaBlaCar Bus, DRD Turizem D.O.O, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Trieste, 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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