How to travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana

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Compare train and bus for Zagreb to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 117 km

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€14

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€28

Average price

2h 43m

Average total duration

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2h 13m

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30m

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2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Zagreb to Ljubljana

How to get from Zagreb to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM2h30
Zagreb, Bus Station
12:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM2h35
Zagreb, Bus Station
11:20PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Nomago
02:20PM1h40
Zagreb, Bus Station
04:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214
08:40AM2h23
Zagreb Main Station
11:03AMLjubljana station
291One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | RegionalzugR 7700
10:34AM2h33
Zagreb Main Station
01:07PMLjubljana station
291One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB210
12:50PM2h25
Zagreb Main Station
03:15PMLjubljana station
291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM2h30
Zagreb, Bus Station
12:45PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
191One-way
0 transfers
Nomago
11:30AM1h45
Zagreb, Bus Station
01:15PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
171One-way
0 transfers
Nomago
08:30AM2h15
Zagreb, Bus Station
10:45AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana

Travel to Ljubljana easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Ljubljana including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Ljubljana:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Ljubljana costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 19m.

The Zagreb to Ljubljana distance is approximately 117 km.
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 67 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Ljubljana:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Nomago, Ourbus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
  • 67 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Nomago, Ourbus, Itabus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Venice, Trieste, Vienna, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.

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