Route guide

Ljubljana → Bucharest

925 km · Slovenia to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Ljubljana to Bucharest

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

🚄Train

€70–206

Duration: 7h 42m

via Slovenske železnice, CFR Călători

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–85

Duration: 13h 13m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€72–231

Duration: 3h 44m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air Slovenia, Wizz Air

~144 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€111–203

Duration: 10h 17m

~157 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 925 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 Romania. 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 Bucharest — every option in detail

Ljubljana to Bucharest by train

Trains link Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 42m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Slovenske železnice, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €206. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 144 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~131 kg on this distance.

Ljubljana to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Ljubljana and Bucharest with a typical journey of 13h 13m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €85 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 Bucharest by flight

Flights between Ljubljana and Bucharest take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 44m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €72–231. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 144 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Ljubljana to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Ljubljana to Bucharest is approximately 1064 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 17m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €111–203 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Slovenia–Romania 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 157 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Ljubljana and Bucharest is approximately 925 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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