There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
2h 36m€28–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zagreb to Ljubljana137.8 km
2h 5m€8Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postajabus
2h 55m€21–40Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Zagreb Central to Ljubljanacar 135.9 km
1h 26m€19–28Bus via Zagreb
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 1900 / ...
3h 13m€13–26
Zagreb Central to Ljubljana by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €19 - €28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor and arriving at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Ljubljana. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Zagreb Central and Ljubljana is 142 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €28 - €45.
The train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Zagreb Central to Ljubljana bus services, operated by EasyDrive, depart from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb Central to Ljubljana train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Zagreb Central, Croatia and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) operates a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, EasyDrive operates a bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +386 070740450
- [email protected]
- Website
- easydrive.si
Bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Schedules at
- easydrive.si
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zagreb to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb Central to Ljubljana bus services, operated by EasyDrive, arrive at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station.
Zagreb Central to Ljubljana train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb Central to Ljubljana is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Zagreb Central to Ljubljana.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zagreb Central and Ljubljana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.