The cheapest and fastest buses from Trieste to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Ljubljana will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 37 buses that leave Trieste for Ljubljana on Sun, Nov 16, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 24 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 72 km
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trieste to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Ljubljana buses for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 11:45 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h24 | 1:04 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 2:45 AM Trieste | 1h25 | 4:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2891 | 2:45 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1h25 | 4:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h40 | 5:55 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h25 | 5:40 AM Ljubljana, Ljubljana Dol.most | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h29 | 6:59 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 7:35 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h10 | 7:25 AM Ljubljana, Ljubljana Dol.most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 8:45 AM Ljubljana, Ljubljana Dol.most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h30 | 8:55 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 9:00 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h35 | 10:20 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h30 | 10:15 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 10:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:55 AM Trieste | 1h30 | 10:25 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h34 | 10:39 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h35 | 12:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 2:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:37 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h34 | 7:11 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:40 PM Trieste | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 6:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 9:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Ljubljana, Ljubljana Dol.most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h35 | 10:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana
Buses from Trieste to Ljubljana run on average 84 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 84 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 72 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 84 |
Direct buses 84 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Ourbus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Trieste to LjubljanaYou can travel by bus between Trieste to Ljubljana with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Ourbus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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 Trieste, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Central Bus Station and Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS). When arriving in Ljubljana, you can end your trip in coach stations like Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Trieste, Autostazione, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Trieste to Ljubljana
- 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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