All transport fares and daily budgets benchmarked for 2026.
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Central Europe • 14 Days

14-Day Alps to Adriatic: Munich, Salzburg, Slovenia & Venice

A visually breathtaking route crossing the Alps to the Mediterranean. Links Munich, Salzburg, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, coastal Piran, and Venice.

Trip Duration 14 Days
Estimated Total €1,180
Daily Average ~€84/day
Travel Style mid_range
Itinerary route

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  1. 1
    Munich 2 days
  2. 2
    Salzburg 2 days
  3. 3
    Lake Bled 1 day
  4. 5
    Ljubljana 2 days
  5. 6
    Piran 2 days
  6. 7
    Venice 4 days

Intercity route legs

Munich → Salzburg train • Approx 1h 30m 💡 Use Bayern-Ticket regional day pass.
~€12.00
Salzburg → Lake Bled train • Approx 2h 45m 💡 ÖBB EuroCity through Tauern tunnel.
~€19.00
Lake Bled → Ljubljana bus • Approx 1h 15m 💡 Frequent Arriva public bus.
~€6.00
Ljubljana → Piran bus • Approx 2h 15m 💡 Direct Arriva coach.
~€11.00
Ljubljana → Venice bus • Approx 3h 30m 💡 FlixBus direct to Venice Tronchetto.
~€15.00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Munich

Munich

Marienplatz and traditional beer garden.

Estimated day spending: €85.00
Day 2

English Garden & Residenz

Munich

River surfing and Bavarian palace.

Estimated day spending: €82.00
Day 3

Train to Salzburg

Salzburg

Train to Salzburg. Walk Mirabell gardens and old town.

Estimated day spending: €84.00
Day 4

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Salzburg

Rampart views over alpine peaks.

Estimated day spending: €80.00
Day 5

Train & Bus across Karawanks to Lake Bled

Lake Bled

Scenic cross-border rail into Slovenia. Emerald lake views.

Estimated day spending: €82.00
Day 6

Lake Bohinj & Triglav National Park

Lake Bohinj

Wild alpine lake swimming and mountain trails.

Estimated day spending: €85.00
Day 7

Bus to Green Ljubljana

Ljubljana

Direct bus to car-free Ljubljana. Stroll willow riverbanks.

Estimated day spending: €78.00
Day 8

Ljubljana Castle & Market

Ljubljana

Castle tower views and local food market.

Estimated day spending: €76.00
Day 9

Coach to Venetian Piran

Piran

Bus south to the Adriatic. Car-free Tartini Square.

Estimated day spending: €82.00
Day 10

Adriatic Town Walls & Seafood

Piran

Climb town walls and eat fresh calamari on the square.

Estimated day spending: €80.00
Day 11

Cross-Border Shuttle/Bus to Venice

Venice

FlixBus or GoOpti across Italian border to Venice.

Estimated day spending: €95.00
Day 12

St. Mark’s Square & Grand Canal

Venice

Vaporetto ride down Grand Canal and back-alley bridges.

Estimated day spending: €98.00
Day 13

Cannaregio & Dorsoduro

Venice

Quiet residential canals and cicchetti wine bars.

Estimated day spending: €92.00
Day 14

Venice Departure

Venice

Vaporetto or bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Estimated day spending: €96.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

Drop Venice and end in Ljubljana to keep the route strictly within Central Europe and save two travel days.

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Lake Bled to Ljubljana by Train
Typical minimum €5.20, about €0.80 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
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Ljubljana to Venice by Bus
Typical minimum €14.99, about €0.01 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
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