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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $552 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Ljubljana
How to get from Venice to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM3h40Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza)10:40 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 PM3h40Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre - Hotel Plaza)10:40 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 AM2h40Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia6:40 AMLjubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3567+
RJX 132 · D 31912:51 PM7h45Venice Mestre8:36 PMLjubljana station$831One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3437+
RJX 132 · D 31910:51 AM9h45Venice Mestre8:36 PMLjubljana station$831One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3435+
RJX 132 · D 3199:51 AM10h45Venice Mestre8:36 PMLjubljana station$831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:50 PM4h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti2:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM4h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$261One-way0 transfers
28911:50 PM3h30Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia5:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$301One-way0 transfers
LH333 · LH14606:20 AM6h55Venice Marco Polo Airport1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
LH327 · LH14622:40 PM6h55Venice Marco Polo Airport9:35 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
LH325 · LH108 · LH169810:50 AM8h35Venice Marco Polo Airport7:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3041One-way2 transfers
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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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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