How to travel from Ljubljana to Trieste

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Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 72 km

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€15

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€32

Average price

1h 56m

Average total duration

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1h 26m

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30m

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4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Ljubljana to Trieste

How to get from Ljubljana to Trieste by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2797
    8:25 AM1h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:55 AMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Itabus2797
    8:25 AM1h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:55 AMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    3:45 PM1h10
    Ljubljana, Dolgi most
    4:55 PMTrieste, Port (cruise ship)
    321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Nomago
    9:40 AM1h20
    Ljubljana, Dolgi most
    11:00 AMRonchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago
    9:30 AM1h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    11:00 AMRonchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4782
    11:50 AM1h25
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    1:15 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Trieste

Travel to Trieste easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ljubljana to Trieste.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Trieste including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Trieste is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Trieste:

A bus is €0.50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Trieste costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Trieste is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 36m.

The Ljubljana to Trieste distance is approximately 72 km.
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Trieste is:
  • Around 84 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Trieste:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piran and arrive in Port of Trieste.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Itabus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Trieste by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) to go to Trieste by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 84 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Itabus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Slovenian Railways (SŽ).
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Rome, Milan, Pula, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.

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