There are 6 ways to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj to Zagreb Airportbus
3h 30m€232–602Bus via Ljubljana bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagrebbus 1900 / ...
5h 7m€18–33Train
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
4h 50m€61–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ljubljana-LJU to Zagreb-ZAG173.4 km
1h 44mDrive 173.4 km
- Drive from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)car 173.4 km
1h 44m€25–36Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
2h€28–550
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is to bus via Ljubljana bus station which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). However, there are services departing from Brnik/airport Ljubljana and arriving at Zagreb Airport via Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). However, there are services departing from Ljubljana and arriving at Savišće via Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Ljubljana Airport (LJU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is 196 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €230 - €600.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG), including transfers.
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj station.
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Ljubljana station.
The best way to get from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €230 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Ljubljana Airport (LJU), Slovenia and Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia?
GoOpti operates a bus from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj to Zagreb Airport on demand. Tickets cost €230–600 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol. 4 times a day. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- [email protected]
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- goopti.com
Bus from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj to Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €230–600
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
Shuttle from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €28–550
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €28–75
- Private
- €140–180
- Phone
- +386 (0) 31 30 41 41
- [email protected]
- Website
- zup-prevozi.eu
Shuttle from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–150
- Schedules at
- zup-prevozi.eu
- Economy class
- €120–150
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ljubljana-LJU to Zagreb-ZAG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Zagreb Airport station.
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ljubljana Airport (LJU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.