There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb to Cerknica by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
3h 47m€34–54Bus via Zagreb
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus 1900 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
4h 11m€20–39Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknicabus Pr A18 6517 4 / ...
4h 7m€27–55Drive 180.8 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Cerknicacar 180.8 km
1h 52m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Rakektrain Re / ...
5h 23m€39–57
Zagreb to Cerknica by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Cerknica is to bus via Zagreb which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Cerknica is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Cerknica. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor and arriving at Cerknica via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Cerknica. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Rakek via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Zagreb and Cerknica is 187 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Cerknica without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Zagreb to Cerknica, including transfers.
Zagreb to Cerknica bus services, operated by EasyDrive, depart from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Cerknica train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Cerknica is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Cerknica, Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Cerknica via Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and Ljubljana AP in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Cerknica via Ljubljana, Rakek, and Rakek ŽP in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Ljubljana to Rakek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- [email protected]
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Rakek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.nomago.si/en
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.nomago.si/en
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Cerknica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.nomago.si/en
- 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
- €20–45
- Schedules at
- easydrive.si
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb to Cerknica bus services, operated by EasyDrive, arrive at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja station.
Zagreb to Cerknica train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Cerknica is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Zagreb to Cerknica.
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