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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 train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $30, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Ljubljana to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Zagreb:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 38m 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.
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.
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How to get from Ljubljana to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 PM 2h00 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:55 PM 2h00 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 1h45 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 5:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 431
11:20 AM 2h14 Ljubljana station 1:34 PM Zagreb Main Station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - D 319
8:45 PM 2h15 Ljubljana station 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers 
EC 1154:45 PM 2h35 Ljubljana station 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
5:05 AM 2h35 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:25 PM 2h25 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:05 AM 2h35 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 12:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Zagreb:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 78 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus, EasyDrive, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 78 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus, EasyDrive, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus.
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