The cheapest and fastest buses from Trieste to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
48
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 €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 48 buses that leave Trieste for Ljubljana on Sun, Feb 15, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 15 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Trieste to Ljubljana
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 29m. 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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Trieste to Ljubljana bus times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Ljubljana buses for today, Saturday, February 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h35 | 2:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 2:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 2:40 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
4781 | 1:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h40 | 3:15 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 2h00 | 5:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h50 | 5:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h45 | 5:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:37 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h34 | 7:11 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 6:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 8:05 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h35 | 8:20 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Trieste, Port (cruise ship) | 1h25 | 9:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 9:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h20 | 9:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h25 | 9:45 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h35 | 10:05 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 1h20 | 5:20 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 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 | |
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 | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h34 | 10:44 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h35 | 11:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 1h25 | 11:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1h35 | 12:05 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 89 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 89 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 72 km distance in 35m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 89 |
Direct buses 89 |
Fastest bus 35m |
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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- GoOpti
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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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