Barcelona to Ljubljana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.3 miles 1117.4 km · straight line
833.2 miles estimated 1340.9 km · driving distance
16h 46min estimated drive time
€131 - €161 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Barcelona from Ljubljana?

The distance from Barcelona to Ljubljana is 694.3 miles (1117.4 km) as the crow flies. Ljubljana is located ENE of Barcelona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.2 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Barcelona is in Spain, while Ljubljana is in Slovenia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barcelona and Ljubljana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barcelona to Ljubljana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 46min €131 - €161 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 7min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 48min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barcelona & Ljubljana

Quick Facts

Barcelona
41.39°N, 2.17°E
Europe/Madrid
12m elevation
Ljubljana
46.06°N, 14.51°E
Europe/Ljubljana
295m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients