How to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka

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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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€27

Average price

€19

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Cheapest

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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from Ljubljana to Rijeka

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

Our recommendation

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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
11:20AM2h15
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
01:35PMRijeka, Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM2h40
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
07:45AMRijeka, Bus Station
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM2h15
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
01:35PMRijeka, Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB481
08:38AM2h44
Ljubljana station
11:22AMRijeka station
$411One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB210
03:20PM2h53
Ljubljana station
06:13PMRijeka station
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:40PM2h55
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
09:35PMRijeka, Bus Station
$241One-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

You can get between Ljubljana and Rijeka 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Rijeka from Ljubljana is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Ljubljana to Rijeka:

Taking a bus costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€26).

The fastest way to get to Rijeka from Ljubljana is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 2 h 42 min.

The Ljubljana to Rijeka distance is around 49 miles (79 km).

The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Rijeka is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ljubljana to Rijeka:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Ljubljana to Rijeka depart from Ljubljana to Rijeka.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ljubljana to Rijeka:

  • You can travel by bus from Ljubljana to Rijeka with FlixBus or goopti, and you can find FlixBus Ljubljana to Rijeka tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Ljubljana to Rijeka with ÖBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€26) with ÖBB from Ljubljana to Rijeka.

Yes, there are direct routes from Ljubljana to Rijeka with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Rijeka with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Rijeka with ÖBB with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Rijeka tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Ljubljana to Rijeka often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Zagreb, Pula, Munich or Trieste. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Ljubljana and Rijeka itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Rijeka and any of these top destinations today!

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