How to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana

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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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: 49 miles (79 km)

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$35

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$18

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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from Rijeka to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM2h10
Rijeka, Bus Station
06:25PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55PM2h16
Rijeka, Bus Station
01:11AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

GoOpti
01:00PM2h00
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
03:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$2061One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB211
11:50AM2h49
Rijeka station
02:39PMLjubljana station
$411One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB480
06:45PM2h46
Rijeka station
09:31PMLjubljana station
$411One-way
0 transfers
GoOpti
02:00PM2h00
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
04:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$2061One-way
0 transfers
GoOpti
03:00PM2h00
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
05:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$2061One-way
0 transfers
GoOpti
04:00PM2h00
Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
06:00PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
$2061One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rijeka 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 Rijeka to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rijeka and Ljubljana including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

The distance from Rijeka to Ljubljana is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Rijeka to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rijeka to Ljubljana:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rijeka to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Ljubljana by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Ljubljana by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rijeka to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
Omio customers who travel from Rijeka 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.

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