Route guide

Venice → Ljubljana

183 km · Italy to Slovenia · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €14+ by bus

How to travel from Venice to Ljubljana

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

🚄Train

€26–73

Duration: 1h 32m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Slovenske železnice

~2.6 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€14–33

Duration: 2h 37m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€22–40

Duration: 2h 2m

~31 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 183 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Italy into Slovenia. 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.

Venice to Ljubljana — every option in detail

Venice to Ljubljana by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Ljubljana (Slovenia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 32m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Slovenske železnice.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €26 to €73. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Venice to Ljubljana by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Ljubljana with a typical journey of 2h 37m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €14 when booked in advance, rising to €33 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.

Venice to Ljubljana by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 183 km route.

Venice to Ljubljana by car

The driving distance from Venice to Ljubljana is approximately 211 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 2m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €22–40 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Slovenia 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 31 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Venice and Ljubljana is approximately 183 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. 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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