There are 10 ways to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana by train, plane, shuttle, bus or car
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Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 30m
8 alternative options
Bus to Turin, fly to Ljubljana • 11h 39m
Train, bus • 13h 37m
Bus via Venice • 14h 5m
Train • 16h 5m
Drive • 8h 11m
Grenoble to Ljubljana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs €130 - €470.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Ljubljana station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Ljubljana bus station via Venice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Ljubljana Tivoli via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano P.Garibaldi and Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Grenoble and Ljubljana is 869 km. The road distance is 860.7 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 37m and costs €90 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana, including transfers.
Grenoble to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Ljubljana train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Ljubljana is to bus via Venice which takes 14h 5m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 16h 5m.
- Distance: 868.6 km
- Duration: 7h
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Grenoble to Ljubljana via Venice in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grenoble to Ljubljana via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano P.Garibaldi, and Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Lyon to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €460
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €470
Flights from Turin to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €450
Flights from Turin to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1100
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Geneva to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Ljubljana via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €490
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Ljubljana via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €900
Flights from Geneva to Ljubljana via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
Flights from Turin to Ljubljana via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1100
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Lyon to Ljubljana via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
Flights from Geneva to Ljubljana via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Lyon to Ljubljana via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €800
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €230
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Turin to Ljubljana via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €410
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Montmélian to Saint-Michel-Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Grenoble to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €35
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- 1st Class
- €80 - €110
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €65
Train from Grenoble to Montmelian
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Montmelian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €25
Train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €25
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 Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €35 - €55
- Base Standard
- €65 - €95
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €27 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
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 Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Ljubljana Tivoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €340
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Book at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €38 - €41
- Private
- €180 - €340
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).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Grenoble to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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 Grenoble to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venice to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- 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 Grenoble - Bus Station to Torino - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Trieste to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Chambéry to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- 04 26 16 38 38
- Website
- itinisere.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.itinisere.fr/en
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Grenoble to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.
Grenoble to Ljubljana train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ljubljana Tivoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Ljubljana is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Grenoble to Ljubljana.
Book your Grenoble to Ljubljana bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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