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Private car transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana

Door-to-door
in 1 h 10 min

From €33
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

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One way

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Trieste.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 10 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Ljubljana.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

99 km1 h 10 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Trieste to Ljubljana

Is there a direct bus from Trieste Airport to Ljubljana?

There is a direct bus from Trieste Airport to several of the bus stations in or just outside of Ljubljana. However, the most common drop-off point is the Eurostars U Hotel stop in the city center, just a short walk from most accommodations and attractions.

How do I get from Trieste to Ljubljana?

Taking a Daytrip private car transfer is the best option for this route, as you'll be transported door to door in 1 hour and 10 minutes and have the option to stop at some of the most iconic sights in Slovenia, such as Postojna cave.

What is the cheapest way from Trieste to Ljubljana?

Taking the bus is the cheapest option for this journey, with tickets around $6-$18 while train tickets can be closer to $8-$30. A train ticket is also of worse value, as the route is lengthy and indirect, unlike the bus.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Ljubljana?

It is fastest to drive from Trieste to Ljubljana, with a Daytrip private car transfer offering the most comfortable and convenient experience of all transport options. This ride takes under 1 hour and 10 minutes and can be booked in advance online.

How long is the train ride from Trieste to Ljubljana?

The fastest trains from Trieste to Ljubljana take around two hours and 40 minutes, as the regional trains do not take a straightforward route. The train times are also limited. Bus tickets are cheaper and more direct than train tickets, making it the superior public transport option.

Is there a bus station in Trieste?

Yes, the Autostazione bus station offers public transport throughout Italy and onward to Ljubljana. The journey to Ljubljana will take at least 1 hour and 20 minutes by bus, and then you may need a car or bus to reach your final destination.

Visit these sights on the way

Miramare Castle

The beautiful Miramare Castle is located on a cliff high above the sea on the Gulf of Trieste. It is home to a tragic tale and a mysterious curse. A tragic tale breeds a legend

Stanjel

This sleepy medieval village is filled with charming stone houses and home to perhaps the most beautiful garden in Slovenia. Stone Roses

Lipica Stud Farm

One of the oldest farms in the world, dating back to the year 1580. The Lipica Stud Farm is home to the famous Lipizzaner horses. A beacon of Slovenian history

Skocjan Caves

Skocjan Caves is the largest underground chamber in Slovenia and has been listed on the UNESCO List of World Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites. The underground Grand Canyon

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest cave castle in the world. Renaissance castle within a cave

Postojna Cave

Take a ride on a cave train through the 2 million year old Postojna Cave. This famous Slovenian cave offers an underground network perfect for exploring. A jewel of natural wonder

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

783 travelers took this route with us

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mary L

Aug 20, 2025

Excellent experience in traveling

“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N

Apr 22, 2025

Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler COCO

Apr 2, 2025

Daytrip never disappoints

“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Julie M

Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Maps315861

Feb 20, 2025

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Golourdesduarte

Oct 13, 2018

Trieste to Ljubljana

“Daytrip is a must for anyone interested in traveling from Trieste to Ljubljana. We were not up for taking the bus, and there was no direct train so hiring a driver was the best option. Also, renting a car in Triest and dropping it off (one way) in Ljubljana is costly, and prices were around $1,000.00 and up just for the different return location (not including the rental cost). We also had the option to stop and sightsee along the way and chose Predjama Castle. Our driver Davor was fantastic as well...punctual, polite, smart, cultured, and spoke English. He also shared some great travel tips, and our banter with him made our trip more enjoyable. We look forward to seeing Davor again on our trip to Croatia!!!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler ChristinaFraley

Oct 5, 2017

Trieste to Ljubljana in one easy comfortable hour

“It’s can be a little tricky to go intra-country in the middle of Europe but Daytrip makes it very very simple. Book online to go between virtually any two places in Europe to avoid trains, taxis and hassle. The driver will pick you up at your hotel and the service is friendly and professional. Our driver, Samir, was very pleasant, friendly and informative. He drove us from Trieste to Ljubljana safely and efficiently. He spoke excellent English and told us all about the area and the attractions. His car was clean and stocked with water. Daytrip will also throw in sightseeing for a little extra and while we didn’t do it on this trip it does seem like a very convenient way to do some sightseeing, en route vs. paying for a tour.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler manndras

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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