How to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb

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Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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$18

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$34

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$55

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2h 41m

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Zagreb costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

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

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from Ljubljana to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM2h35
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:40 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4781
    4:20 PM1h50
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    6:10 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago
    11:00 AM1h45
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:45 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB431
    11:20 AM2h14
    Ljubljana station
    1:34 PMZagreb Main Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB211
    2:45 PM2h38
    Ljubljana station
    5:23 PMZagreb Main Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h05
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:35 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM2h20
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nomago
    11:00 AM2h10
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    1:10 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Ljubljana to Zagreb

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Ljubljana to Zagreb. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb 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 Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Zagreb including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Zagreb costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Zagreb is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Zagreb is:
  • Around 67 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Zagreb 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 Zagreb:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Zagreb by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 67 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.

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