There are 7 ways to get from Ljubljana to Venice by bus, train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 4m
5 alternative options
Bus • 3h 25m
Bus via San Donà di Piave • 5h 23m
Train • 5h 55m
Train via Monfalcone • 6h 47m
Drive • 2h 21m
Ljubljana to Venice by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Venice is to rideshare which costs €9 - €17 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Venice is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ljubljana Central Bus Station station and arriving at Venice Tronchetto Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Venice. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana Tivoli and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Ljubljana and Venice is 253 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Venice without a car is to bus via Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia which takes 2h 49m and costs €38.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ljubljana to Venice, including transfers.
Ljubljana to Venice bus services, operated by DRD Turizem, depart from Ljubljana Dalmatinova ulica station.
Ljubljana to Venice train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana Tivoli station.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Venice is to bus via Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia which takes 2h 49m and costs €38. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 55m.
- Distance: 253.5 km
- Duration: 2h 49m
What companies run services between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Venice, Italy?
DRD Turizem operates a bus from Ljubljana Dalmatinova ulica to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia twice daily. Tickets cost €28 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ljubljana to Venice via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana Tivoli to Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €21
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €11 - €16
- Regional Train Ticket
- €11 - €14
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €17 - €21
Train from Ljubljana Tivoli to Monfalcone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €20
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €10 - €14
- Regional Train Ticket
- €10 - €13
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €15 - €20
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 Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Monfalcone to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €23 - €26
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +386 (0)51 224 222
- info@drd.si
- Website
- drd.si
Bus from Ljubljana Dalmatinova ulica to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- DRD Turizem
Bus from Ljubljana Dalmatinova ulica to Venice Piazzale Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- DRD Turizem
- Phone
- +38670511611
- info@tripstair.com
- Website
- tripstair.com
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Venice Tronchetto Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://tripstair.com/
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 Ljubljana bus station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 055 967024
- info@florentiabus.it
- Website
- florentiabus.it
Bus from Ljubljana to San Donà di Piave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://florentiabus.bg/en/
- Phone
- +39 0421 5944
- atvo@atvo.it
- Website
- atvo.it
Bus from San Donà di Piave to Venezia Piazzale Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- atvo.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ljubljana to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ljubljana to Venice bus services, operated by DRD Turizem, arrive at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia station.
Ljubljana to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Venice is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ljubljana to Venice.
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