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Compare train and coach for Zagreb to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 £22, while a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 117 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£40 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Ljubljana:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zagreb to Ljubljana costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.84. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 44m 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 Ljubljana
How to get to Ljubljana from Zagreb by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus18:302h40Zagreb, Bus Station21:10Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£121One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus18:302h40Zagreb, Bus Station21:10Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£121One-way0 changes
Fastest
19:201h45Zagreb, Bus Station21:05Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£171One-way0 changes
Other options
3185:112h26Zagreb Main Station7:37Ljubljana station£221One-way0 changes
21012:502h41Zagreb Main Station15:31Ljubljana station£221One-way0 changes
EC 2148:162h41Zagreb Main Station10:57Ljubljana station£221One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:552h50Zagreb, Bus Station0:45Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:002h35Zagreb, Bus Station20:35Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:452h35Zagreb, Bus Station23:20Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja£121One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Ljubljana:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zagreb to Ljubljana costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 76 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Ljubljana as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Ljubljana station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, EasyDrive, Itabus to go to Ljubljana by coach.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Ljubljana by train.
- 76 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Nomago, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, EasyDrive, Itabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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