The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Ljubljana will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bratislava for Ljubljana on Wed, Jan 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest buses will take 9 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 305 km
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bratislava to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Ljubljana buses for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:55 PM Bratislava | 6h05 | 8:00 PM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Bratislava | 6h29 | 2:09 AM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 9h14 | 1:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 9h11 | 1:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h39 | 1:34 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana
Buses from Bratislava to Ljubljana run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 305 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 305 km |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bratislava to LjubljanaYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Ljubljana with FlixBus for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Ljubljana by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ljubljana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bratislava, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) and Bratislava, Letisko. When arriving in Ljubljana, you can end your trip in coach stations like Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, Ljubljana, Razstavišče and Ljubljana, Tivoli.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Ljubljana
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- 05:00-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 9, 27 Train: Ljubljana Railway Station
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