There are 6 ways to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia by train, bus, car or shuttle
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 5h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 36m
4 alternative options
Train • 7h 40m
Train, bus via Venice • 8h 15m
Drive • 3h 32m
Shuttle • 5h 10m
Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ljubljana bus station via Venezia, Viale Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ljubljana Tivoli via Venezia Mestre and Trieste Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Bologna Centrale Station and Slovenia is 389 km. The road distance is 379.8 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €28 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia, including transfers.
Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 7h 40m.
- Distance: 389.3 km
- Duration: 5h 43m
What companies run services between Bologna Centrale Station, Italy and Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Bologna Centrale Station to Ljubljana via Bologna Centrale and Venezia, Viale Stazione in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Centrale Station to Ljubljana via Venezia Mestre and Trieste Airport in around 7h 40m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €9 - €13
- Base Standard
- €14 - €19
- Base Premium
- €16 - €23
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €26
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €13 - €18
- Smart Flex
- €15 - €19
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Trieste Airport to Ljubljana Tivoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €11
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +38670511611
- info@tripstair.com
- Website
- tripstair.com
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://tripstair.com/
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Bologna Centrale to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45 - €550
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €45 - €55
- Private
- €210 - €550
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ljubljana Tivoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Slovenia.
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