How to Travel from Ljubljana Airport

LJU / Brnik

Ljubljana Airport's international airport code is LJU.

Locally, many Slovenians still simply say Brnik.

If somebody says Ljubljana Airport, Brnik Airport or Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, they mean the same airport.

Tourist & travel services

At the airport, travellers can normally find travel-related services and information for onward journeys, accommodation and transport.

For last-minute travel, airport information or travel-service desks can also be useful places to ask about available options.

Rental cars

Rental-car companies operate at Ljubljana Airport.

A car can be a good choice if you plan to visit several places, especially Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora or rural Slovenia.

Always check the rental conditions if you plan to cross into Croatia, Italy or Austria.

Parking & garage

Ljubljana Airport has parking options for short and longer stays, including parking areas and covered parking facilities.

For private pickups, drivers normally avoid waiting unnecessarily inside paid airport parking.

Public bus

Public bus connects Ljubljana Airport with Ljubljana and some regional destinations.

For many longer journeys, you first travel to Ljubljana and continue from the city's bus or railway station.

For solo travellers, bus is usually the cheapest choice.

Shared shuttle / GoOpti

Shared shuttle services such as GoOpti are worth checking, especially for airport journeys and travellers continuing towards other cities or airports.

For one or two passengers, a shared seat may be significantly cheaper than reserving a whole private vehicle.

Always check whether the quoted option is shared or private and what pickup window applies.

Check GoOpti options →

Train

There is no railway station at Ljubljana Airport.

To continue by train, you first need road transport to Ljubljana, Kranj or another railway station, depending on your destination.

Airport taxi

Taxi transport can be available for immediate travel from the airport.

For longer routes, ask for the total price before starting the journey.

For a genuine last-minute request, an available airport or local taxi may be more practical than Taxi Legende.

Rental car

Rental car offers maximum flexibility.

It makes particular sense if you plan several destinations rather than one airport-to-hotel journey.

Taxi Legende private transfer

Taxi Legende provides pre-booked private airport transfers.

The destination, price and vehicle are agreed beforehand.

Before pickup, you can know which car or van is coming, the vehicle registration and who your driver is.

This is direct transport, not a shared shuttle.

🏔️ Bled

One of the closest major tourist destinations to Ljubljana Airport.

Bus, rental car, taxi and private transfer are practical options.

🌲 Bohinj & Vogel

For Lake Bohinj, Bohinjska Bistrica and Vogel ski-area accommodation, road transport is especially useful when travelling with ski equipment.

🎿 Kranjska Gora

One of Slovenia's main ski resorts and a popular winter destination.

Tell the provider in advance if you have skis, snowboards or oversized luggage.

⛷️ Krvavec

Krvavec is geographically close to Ljubljana Airport, making it one of the most convenient ski areas for travellers arriving at Brnik.

Exact transport depends on your accommodation and whether you are travelling to the cable-car area or another local address.

♨️ Laško

Spa, hotel and conference destination in the Savinja Valley.

Rail can also be a good onward option once you reach the railway network.

🌿 Rogaška Slatina

Historic wellness and mineral-water destination in eastern Slovenia.

💧 Terme Olimia

Popular spa destination around Podčetrtek for couples, families and wellness holidays.

🌊 Terme Čatež

Large thermal resort near the Croatian border, popular with families.

🌅 Moravske Toplice

A longer journey into north-eastern Slovenia, where direct transport can be useful after a flight.

🛁 Other spa resorts

Dolenjske Toplice, Šmarješke Toplice, Topolšica and other resorts can also be reached from Ljubljana Airport.

The best option depends heavily on the exact hotel.

✈️ Zagreb Airport · ZAG

Useful for some connecting flights and routes not available from Ljubljana.

Bus, shared shuttle, rental car or private transfer may be possible.

✈️ Trieste Airport · TRS

Located in north-eastern Italy and used as an alternative airport for the region.

For one or two passengers, shared transport may be better value than a private vehicle.

✈️ Venice Marco Polo · VCE

Major international airport with a much wider network of flights.

The distance makes private transfer relatively expensive, so compare coach, shared shuttle and rental-car options too.

✈️ Treviso · TSF

Another airport used by travellers heading to and from Slovenia, especially for low-cost flights.

✈️ Graz · GRZ

Austrian airport north of Slovenia.

Depending on flight price and schedule, it can occasionally be a useful alternative.

✈️ Klagenfurt · KLU

A smaller Austrian airport relatively close to northern Slovenia.

Car

Best for smaller groups with normal luggage.

Estate cars may also be used when additional luggage space is required.

Van / minivan

Better for larger groups, more suitcases, ski equipment, snowboards, bicycles or other bulky luggage.

Always tell us what you are bringing.

“Four passengers” and “four passengers with eight suitcases” are not the same booking. 😄