The average train between Koper and Ilirska Bistrica takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Koper to Ilirska Bistrica. 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 3 times a day between Koper and Ilirska Bistrica. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Koper is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Ilirska Bistrica at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Divaca and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Koper to Ilirska Bistrica. However, there are services departing from Koper station and arriving at Ilirska Bistrica station via Divaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Koper to Ilirska Bistrica train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Koper station.
Koper to Ilirska Bistrica train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Pivka station.
The distance between Koper and Ilirska Bistrica is 40.2 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Koper to Ilirska Bistrica via Divaca and Pivka in around 2h 28m.