How to travel from Maribor to Ljubljana

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Compare train and bus for Maribor to Ljubljana

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maribor to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei111, while a bus costs an average of lei193.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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lei193

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lei111

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Cheapest

lei221

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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1h 25m

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The cheapest way to travel from Maribor to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of lei111.

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

A train is lei82 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maribor to Ljubljana costing on average lei193.

The fastest way to travel from Maribor to Ljubljana is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maribor and Ljubljana including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Maribor to Ljubljana among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around lei193 compared to roughly lei221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei28. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 25m 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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from Maribor to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM5h10
    Maribor, Bus Station
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    lei1761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM5h10
    Maribor, Bus Station
    7:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    lei1761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    9:05 AM1h35
    Maribor, Bus Station
    10:40 AMLjubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev)
    lei3191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 PM5h30
    Maribor, Bus Station
    12:55 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    lei1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM5h50
    Maribor, Bus Station
    12:45 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    lei1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM7h05
    Maribor, Bus Station
    4:50 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    lei1761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Maribor to Ljubljana

Travel to Ljubljana 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 Maribor to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maribor and Ljubljana including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Maribor to Ljubljana is a train with an average price of lei111.

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

A train is lei82 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maribor to Ljubljana costing on average lei193.

The fastest way to travel from Maribor to Ljubljana is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

The distance from Maribor to Ljubljana is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Maribor to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maribor and Ljubljana 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 Maribor to Ljubljana:
  • Buses mostly depart from Maribor, Bus Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maribor to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Slovenske železnice (SŽ), ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Maribor to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Slovenske železnice (SŽ), ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Maribor to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Trieste, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ljubljana to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ljubljana, you can explore the Ljubljana Central Market for local produce and traditional foods, visit the Metelkova Mesto cultural center for nightlife and street art, and admire Slovenian art at the National Gallery of Slovenia. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city on a Ljubljanica River Cruise and delve into cultural heritage at the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum. Don't miss the medieval Ljubljana Castle for panoramic city views, the architectural marvel of the Triple Bridge, the scenic Tivoli Park, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the baroque-style Ljubljana Cathedral with its impressive frescoes.
To explore the highlights of Ljubljana, including its charming Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, and Tivoli Park, two to three days are typically sufficient.

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