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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 bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m 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 |
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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 Rijeka to Ljubljana:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
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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.
FlixBus4:15 PM2h10Rijeka, Bus Station6:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:15 PM2h10Rijeka, Bus Station6:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:15 PM2h10Rijeka, Bus Station6:25 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$181One-way0 transfers
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4807:07 PM2h57Rijeka station10:04 PMLjubljana station$321One-way0 transfers
4807:06 PM2h58Rijeka station10:04 PMLjubljana station$321One-way0 transfers
21111:38 AM3h03Rijeka station2:41 PMLjubljana station$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM2h16Rijeka, Bus Station1:11 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:35 AM2h57Rijeka, Bus Station10:32 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Ljubljana:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 5 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, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with ÖBB, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Ljubljana by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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