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

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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2h 44m

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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.

  • Nomago
    11:30 AM1h45
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    1:15 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 PM2h35
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    11:20 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago
    2:20 PM1h40
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:00 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214
    8:40 AM2h23
    Zagreb Main Station
    11:03 AMLjubljana station
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 7700
    10:34 AM2h33
    Zagreb Main Station
    1:07 PMLjubljana station
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM2h10
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    9:40 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM2h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM2h25
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    7:05 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    181One-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, Union Ivkoni International, 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, Union Ivkoni International, 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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