How far is Ljubljana from Trieste?

The distance separating Ljubljana and Trieste is 45 miles (73 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ljubljana to Trieste?

Most of the buses traveling from Ljubljana to Trieste leave from Avtobusna Postaja and arrive at Centrale. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Trieste?

Once in Trieste, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Castello di Miramare, Teatro Verdi, Teatro Romano, Piazza Unità d'Italia and INAF Trieste Astronomical Observatory.

Bus Ljubljana to Trieste from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	8:20pm	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	10:05pm	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	6:50pm	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	8:20pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 40m	11:30am	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	8:20pm	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	3h 50m	12:05pm	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 45m	10:00am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 45m	10:00am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 45m	10:00am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 45m	10:00am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ljubljana to Trieste on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 15m	6:45am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 30m	9:55am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel	1h 45m	10:00am	Trieste Airport (TRS)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Avtobusna Postaja	1h 25m	2:35am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ljubljana to Trieste

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Trieste. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $95	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $21	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ljubljana and Trieste?

Stops in Ljubljana

A
Avtobusna Postaja
Avtobusna Postaja, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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B
Ljubljana
6 Pražakova ulica, 1000 Center, Slovenia

Stops in Trieste

A
Centrale
Piazza della Libertà 9, 34135 Trieste, Italy
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B
Stazione marittima
Molo dei Bersaglieri, 42, 34124 Trieste TS, Italy
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C
Trieste Airport
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D
Trieste
Via della Fonderia, 6, 34129 Trieste, Italy
E
Largo Città di Santos
Largo Città di Santos, 8, 34132 Trieste TS, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Ljubljana Trieste recent customer reviews

Bus was 35 mins late. Trip was comfortable and safe.

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October 19, 2024

DRD

3/543 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.3

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GoOpti

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Trieste by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$16

11/23

$18

Today

$17

11/25

$17

11/26

$16

11/27

$16

11/28

$16

11/29

$16

The cheapest trip from Ljubljana to Trieste was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ljubljana to Trieste, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $34 for a bus ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually DRD will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.