Slovenia by bus
Traveling by bus in Slovenia is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Slovenia cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Slovenia
In Slovenia intercity buses are available on more than 80 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 59 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Slovenia intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Ljubljana - Bled or Bled - Ljubljana can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 80 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Slovenia. Below you will find some of the most popular Slovenia travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
International routes
From Slovenia there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Croatia, Italy and Hungary, as well as to other countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Germany.The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Slovenia bus companies.
Most of the International bus departures drive from Ljubljana, Maribor and Novo Mesto. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:
Airport buses in Slovenia
If you are flying to Slovenia you will land in one of 3 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Slovenia airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Bus companies in Slovenia
There are over 23 bus companies operating in Slovenia. 8 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 1 companies operate regional and local lines, 4 bus companies offer bus rental and 5 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 10 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Ljubljana and Koper.8 intercity bus companies operating in Slovenia are very different in size. The largest Slovenia company Goopti connects more than 81 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Rancas d.o.o only has service to 18 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Slovenia. Full list of bus companies in Slovenia can be found here.
Bus stations in Slovenia
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Slovenia there is a total of 31 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Slovenia click here.
Portoroz
Koper
Matlika
Ljubljana
Novo Mesto
Maribor
Velenje
Celje
Krsko
Metlika
Kranj
Ptuj
Brezice
Piran
Bled
Hire a coach in Slovenia
Slovenia bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Slovenia. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Slovenia:
Globus
Arriva Slovenija
Nomago
TripstAir
Public transportation in Slovenia
In the majority of larger Slovenia cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Ljubljana or Maribor you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Slovenia companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
Arriva Slovenija
Nomago
Marprom
Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota
APS Velenje
What to see in Slovenia
As a visitor of Slovenia, you have lots of great Slovenia sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Preseren Square (Ljubljana), Ptuj Castle (Ptuj) and Bled lake (Bled). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Slovenia worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Slovenia:
Preseren Square
monument
Ptuj Castle
monumental building
Bled lake
natural beauty
Old Town
monument
Bled castle
monumental building
Vintgar canyon
natural beautyFAQ about buses in Slovenia
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