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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £146, while a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 1598 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£422 Average Price | £146 Average Price Cheapest | £289 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 50m Average total duration 34h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ljubljana:
A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ljubljana costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Coach takes on average 34h 50m.
You'll arrive about 15h 46m sooner (4h 40m by flight vs 20h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £422 compared to roughly £289 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Ljubljana from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ljubljana is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ljubljana are Bled, Kranj, Maribor, Celje and Koper. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ljubljana on Omio.
Bled is a small Slovenian lakeside town known for its island church, hilltop castle and Alpine scenery. It feels calm and polished, with waterside walks, rowing boats and a long tradition as a resort.
Kranj is a historic Slovenian city above the Sava and Kokra rivers, near the Julian Alps. It is best known for its old town, its connection to France Prešeren and a setting that mixes urban life with dramatic natural scenery.
Maribor is Slovenia’s second city, known for its riverside setting, relaxed old centre and strong wine culture. The Old Vine and the nearby Pohorje hills give it a character that blends urban life with easy access to nature.
Celje is best known for Celje Castle and the legacy of the Counts of Celje. Its compact old centre, Roman past and riverside setting give it a calm historic character.
Koper is Slovenia’s main Adriatic port, with a compact old town marked by Venetian architecture. Around Titov trg, cafés, sea views and an easy-going Istrian atmosphere shape the city’s character.
Travel to Ljubljana easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Ljubljana.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ljubljana:
A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ljubljana costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Coach takes on average 34h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ljubljana as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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