The average train between Žalec and Maribor takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Žalec to Maribor. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Žalec and Maribor. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žalec is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Maribor at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žalec to Maribor. However, there are services departing from Žalec station and arriving at Maribor station via Maribor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Žalec to Maribor train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Celje station.
Žalec to Maribor train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Maribor station.
The distance between Žalec and Maribor is 50.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Slovenske železnice (SŽ) operates a train from Celje to Maribor every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 59 min. HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) also services this route twice daily.