The distance between Bovec and Ptuj is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bovec to Ptuj by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ptuj → Bovec if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ljubljana and then to Ptuj.
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Take the bus to Kalce and then to Maribor bus station.
Nomago
There are several options for getting from Bovec to Ptuj by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Bovec and Ptuj is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bovec and Ptuj by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bovec to Ptuj is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Bovec and Ptuj, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bovec and Ptuj. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bovec to Ptuj. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kranjska Gora, Jesenice ŽP and Ljubljana. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Slovenian Railways (SŽ), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Bovec and Ptuj. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bovec and Ptuj. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bovec to Ptuj. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kalce, Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and Maribor bus station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Nomago, FlixBus and Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D. run regular bus services between Bovec and Ptuj. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bovec to Ptuj. We recommend that you take the train to Ljubljana and then to Ptuj. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Ptuj is Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) (LJU) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Ptuj.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bovec and Ptuj. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bovec to Ptuj is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | €90($90) | twice daily | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | €29($29) | once a week | 298km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €32($32) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D.
The following major airports near Ptuj offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovenia and internationally.