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Compare train and bus for Zagreb to Maribor
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Maribor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 $39, while a bus costs an average of $93.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Maribor
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Maribor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Maribor:
A train is $54 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Maribor costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $55 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$37 (-€31). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Maribor
How to get from Zagreb to Maribor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Maribor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 11:45 PM Maribor, Bus Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:45 PM 2h00 Zagreb, Bus Station 11:45 PM Maribor, Bus Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
9:15 AM 1h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 10:55 AM Maribor, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
EC 78+
S 147:06 AM 2h53 Zagreb Main Station 9:59 AM Maribor station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer- EC 78
7:06 AM 3h09 Zagreb Main Station 10:15 AM Maribor station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:50 PM 2h11 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:01 PM Maribor, Bus Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:30 AM 1h45 Zagreb, Bus Station 8:15 AM Maribor, Bus Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:15 PM 2h09 Zagreb, Bus Station 9:24 PM Maribor, Bus Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Maribor:
A train is $54 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Maribor costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Maribor as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Maribor station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Maribor, Bus Station.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus, EasyDrive to go to Maribor by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Maribor by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus, EasyDrive.
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