Route guide

Ljubljana → Tallinn

1636 km · Slovenia to Estonia · Fastest: 5h by flight · Cheapest: €50+ by bus

How to travel from Ljubljana to Tallinn

There are 3 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Tallinn — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

€50–134

Duration: 23h 22m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~46 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€100–316

Duration: 4h 41m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air Slovenia, Wizz Air

~255 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€196–360

Duration: 18h 10m

~278 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1636 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
No practical train option — flying is your fastest choice. Book 3–6 weeks ahead for low-cost fares.
This route crosses from Slovenia into Estonia. 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 Tallinn — every option in detail

Ljubljana to Tallinn by train

Train service is not regularly available on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Ljubljana and Tallinn via international airports.

Ljubljana to Tallinn by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Ljubljana and Tallinn with a typical journey of 23h 22m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €50 when booked in advance, rising to €134 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 Tallinn by flight

Flights between Ljubljana and Tallinn take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 41m 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 €100–316. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Given the 1636 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.

Climate footprint: approximately 255 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Ljubljana to Tallinn by car

The driving distance from Ljubljana to Tallinn is approximately 1881 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 18h 10m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €196–360 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Slovenia–Estonia 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 278 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Ljubljana and Tallinn is approximately 1636 kilometres. 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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