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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 train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $124.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Ljubljana to Rijeka:
A train is $94 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Ljubljana to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 PM2h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM2h55Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja9:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:05 PM2h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja1:20 AMRijeka, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4818:17 AM2h57Ljubljana station11:14 AMRijeka station$311One-way0 transfers
- 2103:38 PM3h08Ljubljana station6:46 PMRijeka station$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 AM2h40Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja7:45 AMRijeka, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM2h15Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja1:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Rijeka:
A train is $94 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 20 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.
- 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.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Rijeka by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Rijeka by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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