I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for traveling from Budapest To Ljubljana. I am taking 2 tours back to back and was interested in the most efficient way to travel. Train versus bus?
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
20939 posts
Its not an easy connection. The bus is about 6.5 hours but direct. Trains have changes and take a good 10+ hours. There was once a night train check the MAV site. If there are several of you a transfer service might make sense, but I am guessing $1000 for 3 or 4 passengers.
This is one of those trips where you want to visit something on the way, Salzburg for instance, then the train isn't a killer.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks! I was leaning toward Flixbus because it is the fastest.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA, United States
468 posts
I have taken the train the opposite way from Ljubljana to Budapest, and can confirm that it was a very long trip and very crowded. The bus sounds like a better option.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7246 posts
There is a daily direct train that takes around 7.5 hours. A bit slower but should be more comfortable (and in part very scenic). https://www.seat61.com/international-trains/trains-from-Budapest.htm#Budapest-Ljubljana
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Magyarország / Rep of Texas
20939 posts
My bad, I got lazy when looking. There are 3 trains a day ranging from 7.5 to 8.5 hours. I would definitely do the train. You can buy the tickets from the Hungarian rail service. Sorry for the reckless answer.