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Compare bus and flight for Ljubljana to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 992 miles (1598 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$310 Average price | $164 Average price Cheapest | $565 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 52m Average total duration 34h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Madrid:
A bus is $146 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Madrid costing on average $310 (€256).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 22m.
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How to get from Ljubljana to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM33h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1791One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM33h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1697+
LH41629:40 AM4h30Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport2:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$9201One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM33h20Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM37h40Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2111One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM36h00Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2221One-way1 transfer
KL1990+
KL15072:00 PM5h35Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
KL1990+
KL15092:00 PM9h25Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
KL1988+
KL15056:00 AM10h25Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport4:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Madrid:
A bus is $146 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Madrid costing on average $310 (€256).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 22m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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