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There are 7 ways to get from Split to Ljubljana by bus, train, night train, car, plane or shuttle

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Bus  •  9h 11m

  1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Ljubljana bus station N947 / ...

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Bus via Zagreb  •  10h 17m

  1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb N1283 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station N952 / ...

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Train  •  10h 1m

  1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol. Ic
  2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana Ec / ...

Night train, train  •  11h 17m

  1. Take the night train from Split to Dobova En
  2. Take the train from Dobova to Ljubljana Re / ...

Drive  •  4h 52m

  1. Drive from Split to Ljubljana 466.7 km

Fly to Zagreb, shuttle  •  4h 51m

  1. Fly from Split (SPU) to Zagreb (ZAG) SPU - ZAG
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana

Fly to Ljubljana  •  7h 11m

  1. Fly from Split (SPU) to Ljubljana (LJU) SPU - LJU

Split to Ljubljana by bus

11 Weekly Buses
9h 11m Average Duration
€45 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Split to Ljubljana is to bus via Zagreb which costs €26 - €45 and takes 10h 17m.

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The fastest way to get from Split to Ljubljana is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €370.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Split Bus Station station and arriving at Ljubljana bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 11m.

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No, there is no direct train from Split to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Ljubljana via Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

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The distance between Split and Ljubljana is 589 km. The road distance is 466.7 km.

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The best way to get from Split to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €45 - €65.

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The bus from Split Bus Station to Ljubljana bus station takes 9h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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Split to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

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Split to Ljubljana train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), depart from Split station.

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The best way to get from Split to Ljubljana is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 7h 11m.

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Map of how to get from Split to Ljubljana.
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  • Distance: 588.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Ljubljana, Slovenia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Split Bus Station to Ljubljana bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Ljubljana via Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 10h 1m.

Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Website
croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
48 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €140
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Split to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €140
Flights from Split to Ljubljana via Munich
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €600
Flights from Split to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €450
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Split to Ljubljana via Zurich
Ave. Duration
5h 51m
When
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€160 - €440
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Split to Ljubljana via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€130 - €390
Train operators
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
Phone
+385 1 3782 583
Email
informacije@hzpp.hr
Website
hzpp.hr
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Ave. Duration
6h 46m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€23 - €35
Website
http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€7 - €11
Website
http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Night train from Split to Dobova
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€25 - €35
Website
http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Dobova to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€6 - €9
Website
http://www.hzpp.hr/en
ÖBB

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.

Contact Details
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Night train from Split to Dobova
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€80 - €110
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Phone
+386 129 13 332
Email
potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
Website
potniski.sz.si
Train from Dobova to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €16
Website
https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
€8 - €12
Regional Train Ticket
€8 - €11
Intercity 1st Class Ticket
€13 - €16
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Split Bus Station to Ljubljana bus station
Ave. Duration
9h 11m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €18
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Arriva Croatia
Phone
+385 (0)72 660 660
Email
info@arriva.com.hr
Website
arriva.com.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€4 - €20
Website
https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€1 - €3
Website
https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
Samoborček
Phone
+385 1 6321 190
Email
samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
Website
samoborcek.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€29 - €40
Schedules at
samoborcek.hr
Autobusni Promet
Phone
+385 060 300 300
Email
info.promet@ap.hr
Website
ap.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€25 - €45
Schedules at
ap.hr
Croatia Bus
Slavonija Bus
Phone
+385 35 475-300
Email
info@slavonija-bus.hr
Website
slavonija-bus.hr
Bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€30 - €40
Schedules at
slavonija-bus.hr
Book at
slavonija-bus.hr
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€14 - €20
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

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Split to Ljubljana bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

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Split to Ljubljana train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Split to Ljubljana is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Split to Ljubljana.

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