- Must visit
Museo Revoltella
A major modern and contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for Italian and regional collections and seafront setting.
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 41 buses that leave Ljubljana for Trieste every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Trieste coaches for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:10 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h25 | 5:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:22 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h23 | 5:45 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 6:30 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h45 | 6:55 Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h35 | 6:45 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 6:30 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 9:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 9:10 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:40 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 9:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
2797 | 8:25 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 9:55 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 10:50 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 11:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
D 316 · BusSV670 | 9:35 Ljubljana station | 5h45 | 15:20 Trieste | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:40 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 11:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h45 | 11:30 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 13:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 13:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:45 Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h40 | 13:25 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
4782 | 11:50 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h25 | 13:15 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
2892 | 12:50 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 14:25 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 16:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:35 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 16:10 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:40 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 16:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 17:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h50 | 17:50 Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h45 | 17:45 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 18:45 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2h00 | 21:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h50 | 21:00 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 21:00 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 21:15 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:55 Ljubljana, Dolgi most | 1h20 | 21:15 Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 21:40 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:31 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h29 | 22:00 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:40 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h25 | 22:05 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h30 | 0:45 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
FlixBus | 1:10 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h25 | 2:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Trieste run on average 85 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 85 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 85 |
Direct buses 85 |
Fastest bus 1h 23m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
A major modern and contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for Italian and regional collections and seafront setting.
A literary museum dedicated to James Joyce’s years in Trieste, with manuscripts, photographs and material on his local connections.
An imposing former Habsburg residence displaying period interiors, decorative arts and the refined atmosphere of historic Trieste.
Trieste’s grand main square faces the Adriatic and is ideal for architecture, evening light and a first walk through the city centre.
A lively canal lined with historic façades, bridges and boats, perfect for a relaxed walk and classic views of the city.
This hilltop quarter around the cathedral and castle offers Roman remains, quiet lanes and one of Trieste’s best panoramas.
Hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, rooted in Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian and Slavic heritage and commonly eaten in traditional trattorias.
Breaded and fried veal cutlet, a local staple showing Viennese influence in Triestine cooking and usually served with potatoes or salad.
Pork loin baked in a bread crust with ham, a festive Trieste speciality linked to the city’s Central European culinary traditions.
Elegant historic café famed for Triestine coffee, pastries and light meals in a refined literary atmosphere.
Refined seafood restaurant with a longstanding reputation, focused on Adriatic fish in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Historic buffet known for boiled meats, porzina and jota in a lively, old-fashioned Trieste setting.
Moderate for Italy: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Venice or Milan, while local buses and coffee stay fairly affordable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave €1-2 or about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Trieste Central Bus Station -> Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Trieste by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ljubljana to Trieste buses use the Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste, Autostazione station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
Available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Elevators, ramps.
Ljubljana, Dolgi most is 3 km from Ljubljana city centre. Public transport options include:
Ljubljana, Dolgi most has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ljubljana, Dolgi most. ATMs are available at Ljubljana, Dolgi most.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Dolgi most.
Available at Ljubljana, Dolgi most: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Dolgi most: Wheelchair access available.
Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants around.
Free WiFi in nearby cafe. ATMs are aTM located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
Available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev): Wheelchair ramps available.
Trieste, Piazza Oberdan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. ATMs are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Trieste, Port (cruise ship) is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, Port (cruise ship) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, Port (cruise ship). ATMs are available at Trieste, Port (cruise ship).
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Port (cruise ship).
Available at Trieste, Port (cruise ship): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Port (cruise ship): The station is accessible for individuals with limited mobility.
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