Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is about 26 km from the centre, with a cheap public bus, a private shuttle, and even dedicated transfer routes onward to Bled, Piran and Maribor.
Jože Pučnik Airport sits about 26 km north of central Ljubljana, a 20–30 minute drive. The public Bus Line 28 (Arriva) runs at least hourly (5am–9pm) for €3.30 on weekdays (€1.30 weekends), taking about 50 minutes. A faster private alternative, the Nomago/GoOpti shuttle, starts from €12 with multiple daily departures in 45–60 minutes. Taxis typically run €20–45 depending on the company.
Transfer options at a glance
Ljubljana Airport to city centre
| Option | Price (one-way) | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Line 28 (public, Arriva) | €3.30 weekday / €1.30 weekend | ~50 min, hourly 5am–9pm | Cheapest option, light luggage |
| Nomago/GoOpti shuttle (private) | from €12 | 45–60 min | Budget travellers wanting speed |
| Private transfer (booked online) | from €12 | 40–45 min | Direct hotel drop-off |
| Taxi | €20–45 | 20–30 min | Landing late / no pre-booking |
Bus and taxi fares per Visit Ljubljana's official tourism site; Nomago/GoOpti price from the operator's own site; GetYourGuide price from live listings, checked 2026-07-09.
The most-booked shuttle plus a dedicated Bled connection:
The standard, most-booked shuttle option with over 300 reviews.
Check availability →Direct route if you're staying at Lake Bled instead of Ljubljana itself – still a small sample of reviews, so read the latest ones before booking.
Check availability →Piran, on the Slovenian coast, is a genuine dedicated-transfer route (~125–140 km, roughly 90–100 minutes) – several specialist operators (GoOpti, VIP Slovenia, MyTransfers) run it daily, since there's no direct train.
Slovenia's second city is about 128–129 km away, roughly 85–90 minutes by road – also a well-established transfer route with multiple specialist operators (GoOpti, Suntransfers, Daytrip).
What will YOUR transfer cost?
Ljubljana Airport to city centre — pick your group size
Totals use listed ‘from' prices per option (per person or per vehicle); items marked approx are typical market rates, not fixed fares. Final prices vary by date and operator.
About 26 km, a 20–30 minute drive.
Public Bus Line 28 (Arriva) – €3.30 on weekdays, just €1.30 on weekends, running at least hourly.
Yes, it's a well-served 30-minute route with dedicated transfer products, though check recent reviews as some options have a smaller review history.
Yes to both – several specialist operators run these longer routes daily (Piran ~90–100 min, Maribor ~85–90 min), since neither has a direct train connection from the airport.
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Page last fact-checked 9 July 2026.
