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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ljubljana to Istanbul from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
£89
tomorrow
£89
Monday
£80
Tuesday
£80
Wednesday
£89
Thursday
£78
Friday
£80

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £89
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £129
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      29h 0m
      0
      02:00
      Ljubljana
      Central Station
      18:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £48
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £89
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £151
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      25h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Ljubljana
      Central Station
      22:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £35
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £80
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £104
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      25h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Ljubljana
      Central Station
      22:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £35
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £80
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £92
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      31h 1m
      0
      23:59
      Ljubljana
      Central Coach Station
      16:30
      Sofia
      Bratya Miladinovi
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 4h 56m longer, but you will save £25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £89
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £104
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      31h 1m
      0
      23:59
      Ljubljana
      Central Coach Station
      16:30
      Sofia
      Bratya Miladinovi
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 4h 56m longer, but you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £78
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £85
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      31h 1m
      0
      23:59
      Ljubljana
      Central Coach Station
      16:30
      Sofia
      Bratya Miladinovi
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 4h 56m longer, but you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 05:50 Ljubljana Central Station 11:25 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £80
FlixBus 25h 5m 17:25 Ljubljana Central Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      31h 1m
      0
      23:59
      Ljubljana
      Central Coach Station
      16:30
      Sofia
      Bratya Miladinovi
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • Citylines
      9h 30m
      0
      22:30
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      08:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 4h 56m longer, but you will save £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ljubljana to Istanbul is £72 on 11/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ljubljana and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Ljubljana and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Ljubljana to Istanbul. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Ljubljana and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 coaches from Ljubljana to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ljubljana and Istanbul, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ljubljana to Istanbul starting from £72!

Cheapest Bus £72
Fastest Bus 26h 5m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Latest Coach 17:25
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 1,292.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ljubljana for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£89
Sunday 02/08
£89
Monday 03/08
£80
Tuesday 04/08
£80
Wednesday 05/08
£89
Thursday 06/08
£78
Friday 07/08
£80
Saturday 08/08
£78
Sunday 09/08
£76
Monday 10/08
£74
Tuesday 11/08
£72
Wednesday 12/08
£79
Thursday 13/08
£76
Friday 14/08
£76
Saturday 15/08
£78
Sunday 16/08
£76
Monday 17/08
£78
Tuesday 18/08
Wednesday 19/08
£72
Thursday 20/08
£78
Friday 21/08
Saturday 22/08
£74
Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ljubljana to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £68, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ljubljana to Istanbul. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £76.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ljubljana to Istanbul, with £68. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £83.

How to save money travelling from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ljubljana to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Ljubljana to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ljubljana and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ljubljana and Istanbul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ljubljana to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Ljubljana to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ljubljana to Istanbul bus

How much does a Ljubljana - Istanbul coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ljubljana - Istanbul bus trip is available from £72 and takes 29h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The connection Ljubljana to Istanbul is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £72 to £151. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Ljubljana - Istanbul route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ljubljana to Istanbul is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Ljubljana take?

The quickest coach from Ljubljana to Istanbul is provided by FlixBus and takes 26h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £129. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Ljubljana at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Ljubljana at 17:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Ljubljana - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ljubljana and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Ljubljana and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Ljubljana?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ljubljana Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ljubljana Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Ljubljana and Istanbul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Ljubljana and Istanbul change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ljubljana to Istanbul

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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