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Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Rijeka

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €26.

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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Driving

€26

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

ÖBB

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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€26

Average price

Cheapest

€102

Average price

€41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

ÖBB

Most popular train company

GoOpti

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Rijeka including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ljubljana to Rijeka among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is a train with an average price of €26.

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

A train is €77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average €102.

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Rijeka including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ljubljana to Rijeka among Omio's users.

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from Ljubljana to Rijeka

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM2h55
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM2h55
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    11:05 PM1h55
    Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)
    1:00 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB481
    8:17 AM2h57
    Ljubljana station
    11:14 AMRijeka station
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB210
    3:38 PM3h08
    Ljubljana station
    6:46 PMRijeka station
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM2h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    1:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    11:05 PM1h55
    Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)
    1:00 AMRijeka, Grand Hotel Bonavia
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM2h40
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    7:45 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka

Travel to Rijeka 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 Ljubljana to Rijeka.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Rijeka including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Rijeka is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Rijeka is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Rijeka 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 Ljubljana to Rijeka:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Rijeka station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Rijeka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Rijeka by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) to go to Rijeka by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Rijeka with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka often also extend their vacation to go to Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, Zadar, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rijeka and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rijeka to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rijeka, you can visit the bustling Rijeka Central Market for fresh produce and local delicacies, explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and take a stroll along the Molo Longo pier for stunning views. Enjoy a performance at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, relax at beautiful beaches like Ploče or Kostanj, and explore Trsat Castle for panoramic views. Walk along Korzo, the main pedestrian street with shops and cafes, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, and learn about regional history at the Rijeka City Museum and the Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral.
Three to four days in Rijeka allows enough time to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Trsat Castle, enjoy local cuisine, and relax on nearby beaches.

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