Cheap coach tickets from Ljubljana to Trieste
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Coach from Ljubljana to Trieste: Journey Information
There are 85 intercity coaches per day from Ljubljana to Trieste. Travelling by coach from Ljubljana to Trieste usually takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes, but the fastest GoOpti coach can make the trip in 15 minutes.
- Distance
- 45 mi (72 km)
- Shortest duration
- 15m
- Cheapest price
- £7.52
- Trips per day
- 85
- Most frequent service
- GoOpti
- Coach lines
- 3
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Ljubljana to Trieste Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Ljubljana to Trieste:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste?
Coach tickets for a trip from Ljubljana to Trieste cost about £29 when you book at the cheapest time, 23 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Ljubljana to Trieste by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Ljubljana to Trieste in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £29 to £40. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 22 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Trieste this week, coach tickets are available starting at £38.
Average coach ticket prices from Ljubljana to Trieste by month
Taking the coach from Ljubljana to Trieste is usually cheapest in September, when the average ticket price is only £44. If you're planning to take the coach from Ljubljana to Trieste during January, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £56. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 23 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £36.93 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Ljubljana to Trieste?
There are 3 coach lines from Ljubljana to Trieste available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 72 daily trips, GoOpti usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 11 trips from Ljubljana to Trieste, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hour and 31 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
GoOpti is a coach company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that specializes in airport transfers to and from cities with limited or no public transport. It has expanded its services to several countries in central Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Austria, providing convenient airport transport options for passengers in these regions.
Itabus is an Italian coach company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker coaches with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power sockets, toilets, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Ljubljana to Trieste
There are 85 scheduled coaches that travel from Ljubljana to Trieste every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Ljubljana to Trieste without transferring.
Trips per day
85
Direct trips
85
The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 22 minutes to cover the 45 miles from Ljubljana to Trieste. However, the fastest coach only takes 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
45
Distance (km)
72
The first coach leaves at 0:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:45. To see the times for all coaches from Ljubljana to Trieste, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:00am
Latest coach
11:45pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Trieste at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Thursday
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Ljubljana?
Main departure station: Hotel Lev
Ljubljana has two coach stations with service to Trieste.
All coach stations in Ljubljana:
- Hotel Lev
- TRG Osvobodilne Fronte
Where does the coach arrive in Trieste?
Main arrival station: Piazza della Libertà 9
Coaches arrive in Trieste at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Trieste:
- Piazza della Libertà 9
- Trieste Port
- Piazza della Libertà 9
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