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Compare train and bus for Rijeka to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Ljubljana 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 36m. 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 $110.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Rijeka to Ljubljana, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Ljubljana:
A train is $80 (€67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $110 (€92).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 1h 37m 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 Rijeka to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 PM 2h16 Rijeka, Bus Station 1:11 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus
10:55 PM 2h16 Rijeka, Bus Station 1:11 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
10:55 PM 2h16 Rijeka, Bus Station 1:11 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Ljubljana:
A train is $80 (€67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $110 (€92).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
- 20 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago.
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