Bus Tickets from Essen to Ljubljana

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Next departures for Essen to Ljubljana on October 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Avtobusna PostajaCheapestFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
LjubljanaNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Avtobusna PostajaNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Avtobusna PostajaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Ljubljana

Bus
Average PriceUS$96 - US$123Average Duration16h 36m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$88 - US$313Average Duration16h 1m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Ljubljana

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ljubljana. The journey takes about 16 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
16h 36mAverage Duration
US$96Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Ljubljana: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$118
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 36m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:40am
Distance812 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Essen to Ljubljana Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Ljubljana

  1. What is the travel distance from Essen to Ljubljana?

    It's about 813 km (505 miles) from Essen to Ljubljana.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Ljubljana?

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Avtobusna Postaja in Ljubljana.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Ljubljana was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of US$74

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Ljubljana?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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