Bus Ljubljana to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ljubljana to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ljubljana to Bologna from various bus operators like GoOpti, Itabus or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$34

tomorrow

$32

Tuesday

$31

Wednesday

$35

Thursday

$39

Friday

$34

Saturday

$33

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 0m	11:15 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	4:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/26/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 5m	8:40 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/26/2026 8:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
GoOpti	5h 0m	5:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	6:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	11:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 0m	11:15 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	4:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 30m	5:05 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
GoOpti	5h 0m	11:30 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	12:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	5:00 PM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 0m	11:15 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	4:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/28/2026 11:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	6h 5m	8:40 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
GoOpti	5h 0m	2:00 AM	Ljubljana	Grand Hotel Union Business	7:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Grand Hotel Union Business, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	3:00 AM	Ljubljana	Grand Hotel Union Business	8:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Grand Hotel Union Business, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
GoOpti	5h 0m	6:45 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	7:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	8:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Grand Hotel Union Business	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from Itabus goes from Grand Hotel Union Business, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Bologna via Trieste, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:25 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Trieste
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Trieste (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Itabus
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Trieste
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Trieste (Italy) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
GoOpti	5h 0m	2:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	3:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	4:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 7/31/2026 4:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 0m	11:15 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	4:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Itabus	6h 30m	8:25 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 5m	8:40 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
GoOpti	5h 0m	2:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
GoOpti	5h 0m	3:00 AM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 8/1/2026 3:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Ljubljana and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Ljubljana and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 84 daily buses from Ljubljana to Bologna. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Ljubljana and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 93 buses from Ljubljana to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Ljubljana and Bologna, with 63 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $31, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Ljubljana to Bologna

Compare all providers like GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus that travel 43 times every day by bus from Ljubljana to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ljubljana to Bologna starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	43 Ø
Distance	187.9 miles
Bus Companies	GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Ljubljana to Bologna

Every day, 43 buses from 3 bus companies leave Ljubljana for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$34

Monday 07/27

$32

Tuesday 07/28

$31

Wednesday 07/29

$31

Thursday 07/30

$31

Friday 07/31

$39

Saturday 08/01

$33

Sunday 08/02

$36

Monday 08/03

$149

Tuesday 08/04

$58

Wednesday 08/05

$51

Thursday 08/06

$45

Friday 08/07

$149

Saturday 08/08

$47

Sunday 08/09

$52

Monday 08/10

$121

Tuesday 08/11

$149

Wednesday 08/12

$47

Thursday 08/13

$121

Friday 08/14

$140

Saturday 08/15

$40

Sunday 08/16

$52

Monday 08/17

$45

Tuesday 08/18

$34

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Ljubljana to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ljubljana to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ljubljana to Bologna. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ljubljana to Bologna, with $31. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Ljubljana to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ljubljana to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ljubljana to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ljubljana to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ljubljana and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ljubljana and Bologna.

Central Bus Station

Trg Osvobodilne fronte 5a

Dolgi most P+R

Tržaška cesta 173

Litostroj Železniška Postaja

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ljubljana to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ljubljana to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Ljubljana to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ljubljana to Bologna bus

How much does a Ljubljana Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 5h 0m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ljubljana to Bologna?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $309. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Ljubljana to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Ljubljana to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 43 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ljubljana to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Ljubljana to Bologna is offered by GoOpti and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $159. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ljubljana to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Ljubljana starts at 5:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ljubljana to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Ljubljana for Bologna starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ljubljana Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Ljubljana to Bologna, passengers can travel with GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ljubljana and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Ljubljana and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Ljubljana to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ljubljana Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ljubljana Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ljubljana to Bologna on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ljubljana to Bologna

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Ljubljana and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ljubljana and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!