- Must visit
National Gallery of Slovenia
Slovenia’s leading art museum, known for medieval to modern works and major national collections in a central historic setting.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rijeka to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rijeka to Ljubljana will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 12 buses that leave Rijeka for Ljubljana on Sun, Jul 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Ljubljana:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 1h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, GoOpti.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:32AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:11AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Rijeka to Ljubljana buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h10 | 6:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h16 | 1:11 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 5h35 | 4:50 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h55 | 3:20 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 AM Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia | 1h55 | 3:20 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia | 1h55 | 3:55 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h55 | 3:55 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h10 | 6:35 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 1h55 | 7:15 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 AM Rijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia | 1h55 | 7:20 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h57 | 10:32 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Rijeka, Bus Station | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rijeka to Ljubljana run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Ljubljana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ljubljana trip today.
Slovenia’s leading art museum, known for medieval to modern works and major national collections in a central historic setting.
Main museum for Slovenian history, archaeology, and applied culture, with key national treasures and broad permanent displays.
Contemporary art museum with influential Slovenian and international works, especially strong in postwar and avant-garde movements.
Ljubljana’s main square, anchored by the poet Prešeren statue and riverfront views. It is the natural starting point for exploring the center.
Leafy central park with promenades, ponds, and cultural venues. Ideal for walks, relaxation, and access to several museums.
Historic old town square below the castle, lined with Baroque buildings, shops, and access to major landmarks.
Carniolan sausage is Slovenia’s iconic smoked pork sausage, often served with mustard and bread. It is a protected regional specialty widely loved in Ljubljana.
Štruklji are rolled dumplings with fillings like cottage cheese, tarragon, walnut, or apple. They are a classic Slovenian comfort food found across Ljubljana.
Potica is a festive rolled cake filled with walnut paste. It is one of Slovenia’s most famous traditional desserts, served at holidays and family gatherings.
Established restaurant serving refined Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes with strong wine focus. Elegant atmosphere in the city center.
Contemporary fine dining by chef Ana Roš’s team. Expect inventive Slovenian tasting menus in a polished yet relaxed central Ljubljana setting.
Casual old-town venue focused on Slovenian craft beer and local comfort food. Good for tasting regional brews in a lively setting.
Moderate for Europe: hotels and dining are cheaper than Western capitals, but Old Town stays and tourist restaurants raise costs. Transit is affordable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Ljubljana Avtobusna Postaja -> Prešeren Square
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