Ljubljana is located at the intersection of major European transportation routes, half way between Vienna and Venice. It is easily accessible by train, from the highway, and by air, with Ljubljana Jože Pučnik international airport being only a short drive away.
Getting to Ljubljana by air
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is located 26 kilometres to Ljubljana (20 minutes by road).
Transfers to/from the airport
- Shuttle transfers: GoOpti, Nomago, MNJ Shuttle, Markun Shuttle, ZUP prevozi.
- Taxi: Taxi services are available in front of the airport building
- Rent-a-car: consult the list of rent-a-car service providers at the airport.
Regular bus route
A regular bus service connects Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport with Ljubljana Central Bus Station (bus stop no. 28).
There are many other airports within a reasonable distance of Ljubljana:
- Airport Graz, Austria: 187 km
- Airport Klagenfurt, Austria: 85 km
- Airport Zagreb, Croatia: 140 km
- Airport Trieste, Italy: 130 km
- Airport Venice, Italy: 230 km
Affordable scheduled transfers can be booked from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport and the above-mentioned airports on the following websites.
Getting to Ljubljana by car
Ljubljana is situated at the intersection of Slovenia's key road routes, making motorway access from neighboring countries very convenient.
Please remember that road tax vignettes are required for using Slovenian motorways, including the Ljubljana bypass. Vignettes can be bought at petrol stations near the border with Slovenia's neighboring countries.
Getting to Ljubljana by train
The Ljubljana Railway Station is the main railway station in Slovenia. It connects Ljubljana to several major cities, including Trieste, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Prague, Vienna, Graz, Budapest, Zagreb, and Belgrade. Additionally, traveling by train is a convenient option within Slovenia, as the distances are generally short and travel costs are low.
Here you can find more information about the train schedule and tickets.
Getting to Ljubljana by bus
Ljubljana Bus Station serves as a key departure point for regular intercity and international bus services connecting Slovenia with neighbouring countries and major European cities. From here, travellers can access a wide network of direct routes to some of the most popular destinations both within Slovenia and across Europe.
Direct international bus connections from Ljubljana are available to the following cities: Trieste, Venice (Mestre, Marco Polo Airport), Florence, Milan, Klagenfurt, Vienna, Munich, Dortmund, Paris, Budapest, Zagreb, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Niš, and Sofia.