There are 5 ways to get from Koper to Žalec by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8426 11 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Žalecbus Pr A18 0187 11 / ...
3h 51m€17–29Bus via Koper Banka
cheapest- Take the bus from Koper Banka to Ljubljana bus stationbus N862 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Žalecbus Pr A18 0187 11 / ...
4h 8m€16–32Train
- Take the train from Koper to Ljubljanatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Celjetrain Re / ...
5h 32m€34–49Drive 171.5 km
- Drive from Koper to Žaleccar 171.5 km
1h 40m€22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Koper to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8426 11 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Celjetrain Sž Z01 1600320 0 / ...
4h 4m€27–38
Koper to Žalec by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koper to Žalec is to bus via Koper Banka which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Koper to Žalec is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Koper to Žalec. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Žalec via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Koper to Žalec. However, there are services departing from Koper and arriving at Zalec via Ljubljana and Celje. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Koper and Žalec is 171 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.
The best way to get from Koper to Žalec without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €17 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Koper to Žalec, including transfers.
Koper to Žalec bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Koper station.
Koper to Žalec train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Koper station.
The best way to get from Koper to Žalec is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €17 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Koper, Slovenia and Žalec, Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Koper to Žalec via Ljubljana AP in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koper to Zalec via Ljubljana and Celje in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
Train from Koper to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
Train from Ljubljana to Celje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
Train from Ljubljana to Celje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Ljubljana to Celje
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +386 090 74 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Slovenia
Bus from Koper to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- Arriva Slovenia
Bus from Koper to Ljubljana AP
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- Arriva Slovenia
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Žalec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Žalec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- Nomago
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Koper Banka to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Koper to Žalec bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.
Koper to Žalec train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koper to Žalec is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Koper to Žalec.
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