How to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana

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 $22.

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

A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Ljubljana costing on average $32.

The fastest way to travel from Rijeka to Ljubljana is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Rijeka to Ljubljana is approximately 49 miles (79 km).

The average frequency per day from Rijeka to Ljubljana is:

• Around 8 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, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev).

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 ÖBB, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), ÖBB to go to Ljubljana by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Ljubljana by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rijeka to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB.
• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.

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.

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.