Route Comparison
Venice to Ljubljana: Travel Options & Verdict
Distance: 240 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.
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Direct FlixBus coaches connect Venice (Mestre and Tronchetto) to Ljubljana central bus station in 3 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes for €14.99 to €24.99. Train requires a transfer at Villa Opicina/Trieste and takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Typical Price | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| bus Direct | FlixBus / Nomago | 3h 40m | €14.99 - €24.99 |
Dep: Venezia Mestre / Tronchetto
Arr: Ljubljana Avtobusna Postaja
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Direct buses run multiple times daily connecting Italy directly to Slovenia. Fare source |
| train 1 transfer(s) | Trenitalia + Slovenske zeleznice (SZ) | 4h 45m | €21.60 - €35.00 |
Dep: Venezia Santa Lucia (via Trieste)
Arr: Ljubljana
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Scenic regional train option crossing the Karst plateau. Fare source |
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
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