Route guide

Ljubljana → Athens

1176 km · Slovenia to Greece · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €38+ by bus

How to travel from Ljubljana to Athens

There are 4 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Athens — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€86–252

Duration: 9h 48m

via Slovenske železnice, Hellenic Train

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€38–102

Duration: 16h 48m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~33 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€82–261

Duration: 4h 4m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air Slovenia, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

~183 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€141–259

Duration: 13h 4m

~200 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Ljubljana and Athens highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1176 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Slovenia into Greece. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Ljubljana to Athens — every option in detail

Ljubljana to Athens by train

Trains link Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Athens (Greece) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 48m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Slovenske železnice, Hellenic Train.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €86 to €252. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 183 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~167 kg on this distance.

Ljubljana to Athens by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Ljubljana and Athens with a typical journey of 16h 48m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €38 when booked in advance, rising to €102 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Ljubljana to Athens by flight

Flights between Ljubljana and Athens take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 4m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air Slovenia, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines.

Typical fare range is €82–261. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 183 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Ljubljana to Athens by car

The driving distance from Ljubljana to Athens is approximately 1352 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 4m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €141–259 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Slovenia–Greece border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 200 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Ljubljana and Athens is approximately 1176 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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