Bus Ljubljana to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul

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

$102

tomorrow

$106

Friday

$102

Saturday

$108

Sunday

$111

Monday

$92

Tuesday

$83

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/9/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  37h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:25 PM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Station
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/10/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 11h 30m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/10/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  32h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/12/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 6h 25m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/11/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  31h 1m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/12/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 31m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/13/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 4h 56m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/12/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/12/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

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
  
  29h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/13/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  29h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  29h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	28h 35m	5:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	11:25 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/15/2026 5:50:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/16/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
	FlixBus	25h 5m	5:25 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/15/2026 5:25:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Ljubljana to Istanbul via Sofia, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  29h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
- Citylines
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul is $78 on 9/22/2026. Flexible travelers 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Ljubljana to Istanbul. Sunday 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 buses from Ljubljana to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ljubljana and Istanbul, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus 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 $78!

Cheapest Bus	$78
Fastest Bus	26h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	5:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	803.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ljubljana for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$102

Thursday 09/10

$106

Friday 09/11

$102

Saturday 09/12

$108

Sunday 09/13

$111

Monday 09/14

$92

Tuesday 09/15

$83

Wednesday 09/16

$97

Thursday 09/17

$94

Friday 09/18

$97

Saturday 09/19

$81

Sunday 09/20

$90

Monday 09/21

$97

Tuesday 09/22

$78

Wednesday 09/23

$81

Thursday 09/24

$92

Friday 09/25

$85

Saturday 09/26

$83

Sunday 09/27

$99

Monday 09/28

$81

Tuesday 09/29

$81

Wednesday 09/30

$100

Thursday 10/01

$81

Friday 10/02

$90

Saturday 10/03

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 $78, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $85.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ljubljana to Istanbul, with $78. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $99.

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 buses from Ljubljana to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ljubljana and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ljubljana and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Trg Osvobodilne fronte 5a

Dolgi most P+R

Tržaška cesta 173

Litostroj Železniška Postaja

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 29h 35m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $130. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Ljubljana to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Ljubljana to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ljubljana to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $102. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Ljubljana starts at 5:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Ljubljana for Istanbul starts at 5:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ljubljana Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Ljubljana to Istanbul, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Ljubljana to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ljubljana Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ljubljana and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ljubljana and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!