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Journey Information
There are 21 intercity buses per day from Ljubljana to Rijeka. Traveling by bus from Ljubljana to Rijeka usually takes around 2 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest GoOpti bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 51 mi (81 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $24.87 |
| Trips per day | 21 |
| Most frequent service | GoOpti |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Ljubljana to Rijeka that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, GoOpti usually offers more choice, with 24 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Ljubljana to Rijeka, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 34 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
GoOpti is a bus company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that specializes in airport transfers to and from cities with limited or no public transportation. It has expanded its services to several countries in central Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Austria, providing convenient airport transportation options for passengers in these regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 81 kilometers from Ljubljana to Rijeka. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Ljubljana to Rijeka at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ljubljana to Rijeka, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ljubljana?
Main departure station: Kolodvor Bus Station
Ljubljana has two bus stations with service to Rijeka.
All bus stations in Ljubljana:
Kolodvor Bus Station
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Rijeka?
Main arrival station: Rijeka International Airport
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Rijeka.
Bus stations in Rijeka:
Rijeka International Airport
Bus Station
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