How to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka

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Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Rijeka

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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$34

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$20

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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ÖBB

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from Ljubljana to Rijeka

How to get from Ljubljana to Rijeka by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM2h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    1:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM2h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    1:20 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    9:00 AM2h00
    Ljubljana, Dolgi most
    11:00 AMRijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB481
    8:38 AM2h44
    Ljubljana station
    11:22 AMRijeka station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB210
    3:20 PM2h53
    Ljubljana station
    6:13 PMRijeka station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM2h55
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:35 PMRijeka, Bus Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM2h40
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    7:45 AMRijeka, Bus Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    10:00 AM2h00
    Ljubljana, Dolgi most
    12:00 PMRijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka

Travel to Rijeka easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ljubljana to Rijeka.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Rijeka including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Rijeka:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Rijeka costing on average $31 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Rijeka is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Rijeka is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Rijeka as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Rijeka:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Rijeka station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Rijeka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Rijeka by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) to go to Rijeka by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Rijeka with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Slovenian Railways (SŽ).
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka often also extend their vacation to go to Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, Zadar, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rijeka and these popular destinations at a great price.

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