The average train between Maribor and Ilirska Bistrica takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Maribor 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 5 times a day between Maribor and Ilirska Bistrica. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Maribor is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ilirska Bistrica at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maribor to Ilirska Bistrica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Maribor to Ilirska Bistrica. However, there are services departing from Maribor station and arriving at Ilirska Bistrica station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Maribor to Ilirska Bistrica train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.
Maribor to Ilirska Bistrica train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Pivka station.
The distance between Maribor and Ilirska Bistrica is 154.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Maribor to Ilirska Bistrica via Ljubljana and Pivka in around 5h 8m.