How far is Trieste from Ljubljana?

The distance separating Trieste and Ljubljana is 45 miles (73 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana?

Most of the buses traveling from Trieste to Ljubljana leave from Trieste Airport and arrive at Avtobusna Postaja. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Ljubljana?

Once in Ljubljana, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The National and University Library, The Museum of Modern Art, Emona – Roman remains, Plečnik’s Ljubljana and The City Museum of Ljubljana.

Bus Trieste to Ljubljana from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Centrale	1h 30m	9:05pm	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
9:15pm	Trieste Centrale	1h 25m	10:40pm	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
7:35pm	Centrale	1h 30m	9:05pm	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
5:00pm	Trieste Centrale	1h 30m	6:30pm	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
7:35pm	Centrale	1h 30m	9:05pm	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Centrale	1h 30m	9:05pm	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
7:00am	Trieste Centrale	1h 25m	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
6:30am	Trieste Centrale	1h 29m	7:59am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:50pm	Centrale	1h 30m	4:20pm	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
12:40am	Trieste Centrale	1h 24m	2:04am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
2:35pm	Trieste	1h 40m	4:15pm	Ljubljana	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:50pm	Centrale	1h 30m	4:20pm	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
12:40am	Trieste Centrale	1h 24m	2:04am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
2:35pm	Trieste	1h 40m	4:15pm	Ljubljana	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
12:40am	Trieste Centrale	1h 24m	2:04am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
2:05am	Trieste Centrale	1h 34m	3:39am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
12:40am	Trieste Centrale	1h 24m	2:04am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
2:35pm	Trieste	1h 40m	4:15pm	Ljubljana	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Ljubljana on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	Cheapest
12:40am	Trieste Centrale	1h 24m	2:04am	Avtobusna Postaja	Fastest
9:55am	Centrale	1h 30m	11:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	No tags
12:20pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	1h 40m	2:00pm	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	No tags
2:35pm	Trieste	1h 40m	4:15pm	Ljubljana	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Trieste to Ljubljana.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $87	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $20	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Trieste to Ljubljana

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ljubljana. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Trieste to Ljubljana: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21

Average bus trip duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance52 miles (83 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,814 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Trieste Ljubljana recent customer reviews

Nice bus, easy old and storage, convenient toilet. We were assigned seats 24C/D - the worst bus seats ever. The row in front of us was 25cm higher up so we were unable to see anything but the footrest that was at the level of our knees.

Samuel S.

September 14, 2024

DRD

3/541 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.3

Based on 41 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. DRD ticket prices on this trip start at $29

DRD Turizem Trieste Ljubljana recent customer reviews

the car was on time, but we went to Sežana to pick up one passenger who loaded 2 folded carpets, several large boxes, the large package which tried to load didn't fit at the end.And the app demanded that we can carry just one bag.

Ivana A.

May 7, 2025

Awful - driver was incredibly unsafe, tailgating and overtaking against oncoming traffic in heavy rain.

Joshua C.

May 30, 2024

Good service, nice driver, everything ok. My recomandation is to mark the place where the DRD bus will come. Otherwise everything was ok.

David L.

October 15, 2019

Itabus

4/5930 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Based on 930 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Itabus ticket prices on this trip start at $15

Itabus Trieste Ljubljana recent customer reviews

Bus showed up late, driver was rude and there was no signage

Nathan K.

September 3, 2025

Took another bus as it was unreasonably ( 3 hours) late

Ulrika T.

October 23, 2024

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,959 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Users have expressed appreciation for the warning messages about delays and the online bus position tracking. Additionally, they commend the bus driver for being extra kind and ensuring all passengers were on board before departing from each station.

BlaBlaBus Trieste Ljubljana recent customer reviews

I appreciate the warning messages about the delay and the online bus position tracking.

Igor P.

August 18, 2024

The bus driver was extra kind and ehat i appreciate a lot is that he checked well that we are all on the bus before leaving the station.

Pamela P.

June 2, 2024

The bus was delayed 1h30. Not good for a family of 5 with small children

Joao Helder F.

July 17, 2025

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

DRD Turizem

SI bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Trieste to Ljubljana Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Ljubljana from Trieste, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Trieste and Ljubljana?

Stops in Trieste

A - Trieste Airport

B - Centrale

C - Stazione marittima

D - Trieste

E - Largo Città di Santos

Stops in Ljubljana

A - Avtobusna Postaja

B - Ljubljana

Frequently asked questions for your trip Trieste - Ljubljana

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/06

$16

10/07

$16

Today

$16

10/09

$16

10/10

$16

10/11

$16

10/12

$16

10/13

$16

The cheapest trip from Trieste to Ljubljana was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Trieste to Ljubljana, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $39 for a bus ticket from Trieste to Ljubljana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Trieste to Ljubljana but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Trieste to Ljubljana, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Trieste to Ljubljana.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Trieste to Ljubljana, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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