How to get from Ljubljana to Budapest

How to Get

Jul 8

About traveling from Ljubljana to Budapest

Hugging the banks of the Danube, beautiful Budapest offers one of the most stunning architectural ensembles in central Europe. As one of the greenest cities in the world, the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana offers its own charms, captivating visitors with its Castle, and picturesque old town.Between Budapest and Ljubljana are some exceptional sights, including the noble city of Szekesfehervar, the magnificent Brunszvik Castle, the views from the Sphere Lookout, and the charming towns of Maribor, Celje, and Kamnik. However, the only way to experience these is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Ljubljana to Budapest

If you’re travelling from Ljubljana to Budapest, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest. The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest is by car, and a car is of course the best way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest since it’s so convenient. It’s also possible to take a train from Ljubljana to Budapest, though with only one direct ride each day, it is the least efficient option.

Ljubljana to Budapest by train

To travel from Ljubljana to Budapest by train, you need to get to the Ljubljana Main Station and purchase a ticket to Ljubljana Main Station, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. There is one direct train each day, which departs at 8:58am. The train from Ljubljana to Budapest is operated by Hungarian Railways, with train tickets from Ljubljana to Budapest costing €32 on average for the 8.5 hour trip. The distance from Ljubljana to Budapest is about 380 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Ljubljana to Budapest by bus

To travel from Ljubljana to Budapest by bus, you must go to Ljubljana, Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4 and purchase a ticket to either Budapest, Kelenfold vasutallomas Etele ter station or Konyves Kalman korut station. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 1:05 AM, and the last bus is at 11:05 AM, with 6 busses departing per day. The bus from Ljubljana to Budapest is run by Flixbus, with bus tickets from Ljubljana to Budapest costing €26 on average for the 9 hour trip. The distance from Ljubljana to Budapest is about 380 kilometers.Most options are not direct and require a transfer on the route from Ljubljana to Budapest.

Ljubljana to Budapest by Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Ljubljana to Budapest. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Budapest, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!