- To Ljubljana from Zagreb by train
- How to get from Zagreb to Ljubljana by bus
- The car is not a luxury
Several decades ago, these cities were on the territory of a single state - Yugoslavia, and today they have become the capitals of two sovereign countries. If you are deciding how to get from Zagreb to Ljubljana, pay attention to the bus service. Tickets in this case are the cheapest, and 140 kilometers separating the two European capitals can be covered in just a couple of hours.
To Ljubljana from Zagreb by train
The main railway station in the Croatian capital is called Zagreb Glavni Kolod. The address should be entered into the navigator: Trg kralja Tomislava 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. The railway station works for passengers around the clock and seven days a week. The easiest way to get to the station is by city tram lines NN 2, 4, 6, 9 and 13. The stop you need is called Glavni kolodvor. While waiting for your train, you can leave your belongings in the 24-hour storage room and have a bite to eat at the numerous fast food outlets located nearby. The shops near the station will offer you to buy water and food for the trip.
Trains from Zagreb to Ljubljana leave several times a day. Tickets cost about 10-13 euros, and the journey takes just over two hours. For flight schedules, conditions for booking tickets and other relevant information, please visit www.bahn.de. The site of the Slovenian Railways also addresses visitors there.
How to get from Zagreb to Ljubljana by bus
If you prefer to travel by bus, you have to get to the Zagreb bus station. It is located at: Avenija Marina Držića 4, 10000 Zagreb. Many buses leave from here, with fares ranging from € 7 to € 10. The journey from Zagreb to Ljubljana takes from 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the carrier.
While waiting for the flight, bus passengers can use the services of a currency exchange office, withdraw cash from ATMs, drink coffee or have lunch. Free wireless internet is available at the bus station. In memory of Croatia, you can buy souvenirs, and buy food and water on the road. Passengers' belongings will be looked after in the station's storage room.
The most popular bus carriers in the Balkans:
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Groatia Bus has several flights in its daily schedule. The fare is 7 euros, and the passengers of the Croatian company spend 2 hours and 20 minutes on the road from Zagreb to Ljubljana. Details and ticket reservations are available on the website - www.croatiabus.getbybus.com.
- The carrier Panturist offers its services on the same route for 10 euros. Travel time also does not exceed 1 hour 20 minutes, and useful information for passengers is posted on the website www.panturist.getbybus.com.
- For 9-11 euros, depending on the flight chosen in the schedule, FlixBus bus drivers will take passengers from the Croatian capital to the Slovenian capital. Travel time is just over two hours. You can book tickets in advance and get the best price on the carrier's website - www.flixbus.ru.
The buses of European companies can boast of special comfort. Comfortable seats await passengers, luggage can be put in a spacious cargo hold, and on the way, use a dry closet and an individual socket to recharge phones and other electronic equipment. All buses are equipped with air conditioning, so the trip will be pleasant even in the midst of the hot Balkan summer.
The car is not a luxury
When traveling in Croatia and Slovenia, use the services of car rental agencies and enjoy the stunning natural scenery on the road from Zagreb to Ljubljana. You can get from one capital to another in just a couple of hours. Do not forget about the need to strictly follow the rules of the road. For their violation in Europe, substantial monetary fines are provided.
Useful information for passengers:
- The cost of a liter of gasoline in Croatia and Slovenia is about the same and is about 1.30 euros.
- Gas stations near large shopping malls usually offer a little cheaper fuel.
- To travel on toll roads in Slovenia, a special permit is required. It is called a vignette and is sold at border crossings and gas stations. The cost of a vignette is approximately € 10 for 10 days for a car.
- A vignette is not required for driving on toll roads in Croatia. Operators collect tolls at exits from toll sections.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
