How far is it from Ljubljana to Vatican City?

The distance between Ljubljana and Vatican City is 472 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City?

The drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City takes approximately 7 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Ljubljana to Vatican City?

The fastest route from Ljubljana to Vatican City covers 472 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 55 min.

Which direction is Vatican City from Ljubljana?

Vatican City lies roughly to the south of Ljubljana.

Which roads does the route from Ljubljana to Vatican City follow?

The drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City mainly follows A4, A13, A1var. The longest single stretch is 191 mi on A1var.

Which towns do you pass between Ljubljana and Vatican City?

Towns on the route from Ljubljana to Vatican City include Trieste, Padova, Bologna, Firenze.

Slovenia Vatican City

Distance: 472 miDuration: 7 h 55 min

Driving from Ljubljana to Vatican City takes about 7 h 55 min via A1var. The distance is 472 mi. The straight-line distance is 305 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Brest, Padova, Bologna, Firenze, Roma. Driving directions

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Set off on a picturesque drive from Ljubljana in Slovenia to Vatican City. The trip is roughly 759 kilometres and usually takes around 7.9 hours behind the wheel. As you travel through central Europe, you'll cross the border into Italy en route to your destination. Remember that you'll need an electronic vignette for the Slovenian motorways to avoid any fines. Both countries drive on the right, making for an easy journey. This route provides a lovely contrast, taking you from the alpine scenery of Slovenia to the historic streets of the world's smallest state.

1 Depart right onto Mestni trg 13 yd
2 Continue straight onto Ciril-Metodov trg 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Krekov trg 117 yd
4 Continue straight onto Predor pod Grajskim gričem 1 mi
5 Continue slightly right onto Kopitarjeva ulica 33 yd
6 Turn right onto Karlovška cesta 173 yd
7 Continue straight onto Levstikov trg 161 yd
8 Continue straight onto Zoisova cesta 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Aškerčeva cesta 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto Tržaška cesta 2 mi
11 Take ramp left 161 yd
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Dolgi most 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Južna obvoznica 160 yd
15 Keep slightly left 41 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Continue straight 7 mi
18 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 58 della Carniola 1 mi
19 Turn slightly right 159 yd
20 Take ramp slightly right 154 yd
21 Continue straight onto Raccordo Autostradale 14 2 mi
22 Keep slightly right 1 mi
23 Merge slightly left onto Raccordo Autostradale 13 Sistiana-Padriciano 11 mi
24 Continue straight 5 mi
25 Turn straight 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Serenissima 94 mi
27 Take exit slightly right onto Autostrada Bologna-Padova 1 mi
28 Merge slightly right onto Autostrada Bologna-Padova 73 mi
29 Keep slightly left 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Adriatica 4 mi
31 Keep slightly right onto Ramo Casalecchio 4 mi
32 Keep slightly left 1 mi
33 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 16 mi
34 Keep slightly right onto Variante di Valico 21 mi
35 Continue straight onto Autostrada del Sole 171 mi
36 Take exit slightly right onto Diramazione Roma Nord 15 mi
37 Keep slightly right 1 mi
38 Merge slightly left onto Grande Raccordo Anulare 1 mi
39 Keep slightly right onto Grande Raccordo Anulare 1 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
41 Merge slightly left onto Via Flaminia 2 mi
42 Keep slightly left onto Via Flaminia Nuova 2 mi
43 Turn slightly left onto Via Cassia Nuova 72 yd
44 Continue straight onto Corso di Francia 2 mi
45 Keep slightly right onto Corso di Francia 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Viale Maresciallo Pilsudski 1 mi
47 Turn left onto Via Cesare Fracassini 17 yd
48 Turn slightly left onto Via Flaminia 1 mi
49 Keep slightly left onto Ponte del Risorgimento 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Viale Giuseppe Mazzini 1 mi
51 Enter rotary right onto Via Angelo Brofferio 1 mi
52 Exit rotary slightly right onto Via Angelo Brofferio 1 mi
53 Turn right onto Viale delle Milizie 1 mi
54 Turn left onto Via Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Via Fabio Massimo 1 mi
56 Turn right onto Via Cola di Rienzo 1 mi
57 Turn left onto Piazza del Risorgimento 85 yd
58 Turn left onto Via del Mascherino 1 mi
59 Turn right onto Borgo Pio 85 yd
60 Continue straight onto Via Sant'Anna 1 mi
61 At end of road, turn right 14 yd
62 Turn right onto Stradone dei Giardini 24 yd
63 Turn left onto Rampa dell'Archeologia 125 yd
64 Arrive right onto Rampa dell'Archeologia

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The return trip from Vatican City to Ljubljana covers roughly the same distance, 472 mi.

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Accademia "A"
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San Marco Vallaresso "B"
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Lido San Nicolò ferry
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Museo "A"
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Ferrovia "A"
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San Samuele
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Rialto "C"
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S. Giobbe
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Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta "B"
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Riva di Biasio "B"
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San Tomà "B"
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Salute
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Torcello
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Ca' D' Oro
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Zattere "A"
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San Giorgio
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Tronchetto Mercato
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Guglie "A"
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Sacca Fisola "A"
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Giudecca Palanca "A"
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Fondamente Nove "B"
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Piazzale Roma Santa Chiara "G"
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Sant' Erasmo Forte Massimiliano
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Faro "A1"
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Zitelle "B"
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Tronchetto ferry
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S. Maria del Mare
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San Zaccaria (Pietà) "A"
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Pellestrina - Cimitero
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Giardini "B"
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San Lazzaro
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San Marcuola "A"
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Giglio
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Tronchetto
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Zattere (per Fusina)
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Serenella
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Navagero
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Certosa
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Giardini della Biennale "B"
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Ca’ Roman
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Lazzaretto Nuovo
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Stazione Marittima
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Arsenale "B"
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Fusina (per Zattere)
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Burano (C)
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Treporti
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Molino Stucky
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Imbarco traghetto San Gaetano-Caorle
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Punta Sabbioni Ferry
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Lio Piccolo
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How far is it from Ljubljana to Vatican City?: The distance between Ljubljana and Vatican City is 472 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City?: The drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City takes approximately 7 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Ljubljana to Vatican City?: The fastest route from Ljubljana to Vatican City covers 472 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 55 min.
Which direction is Vatican City from Ljubljana?: Vatican City lies roughly to the south of Ljubljana.
Which roads does the route from Ljubljana to Vatican City follow?: The drive from Ljubljana to Vatican City mainly follows A4, A13, A1var. The longest single stretch is 191 mi on A1var.
Which towns do you pass between Ljubljana and Vatican City?: Towns on the route from Ljubljana to Vatican City include Trieste, Padova, Bologna, Firenze.

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