The cheapest and fastest buses from Ljubljana to Bologna
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Bologna will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 24 buses that leave Ljubljana for Bologna on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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.
FlixBus11:15 PM5h00Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€351One-way0 transfers
27978:25 AM6h30Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM7h20Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja7:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€401One-way0 transfers
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27955:00 AM11h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€451One-way1 transfer
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27959:30 AM7h25Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€451One-way1 transfer
11:00 PM4h05Ljubljana, Dolgi most3:05 AMBologna, Aeroporto di Bologna€2841One-way0 transfers
10:20 PM4h05Ljubljana, Dolgi most2:25 AMBologna, Aeroporto di Bologna€2841One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM4h10Ljubljana, Gosposvetska2:25 AMBologna, Aeroporto di Bologna€2831One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM4h10Ljubljana, Gosposvetska3:10 AMBologna, Aeroporto di Bologna€2831One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM5h00Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja4:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Ljubljana to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €160.
Distance: 302 km
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €411 Average price | €119 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ljubljana to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Bologna buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 5h20 | 12:20 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 5h15 | 12:20 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 6h05 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 5h00 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h05 | 8:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 3:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 8h15 | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 3:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h55 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2723 | 3:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 8h15 | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2795 | 5:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h55 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 5:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h55 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 5:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h55 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 6h30 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ 2797 | 7:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h25 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2795 | 7:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h25 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2797 | 7:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h25 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2797 | 8:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 6h30 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ 2795 | 9:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2795 | 9:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 7h20 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ 2771 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 9h40 | 12:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2701 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h15 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
+ 2701 | 2:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 11h15 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ljubljana to Bologna
Buses from Ljubljana to Bologna run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 302 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 302 km |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, TripstAir from Ljubljana to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Ljubljana to Bologna with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, TripstAir for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ljubljana to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- GoOpti
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- GoOpti
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ljubljana to Bologna
- 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
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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