How to travel from Celje to Nova Gorica, Slovenia

The distance between Celje and Nova Gorica is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Celje to Nova Gorica by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Nova GoricaCelje if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ljubljana then Jesenice and then to Nova Gorica.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

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Bus via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana

Take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and then to Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Nomago

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Drive

Drive to Nova Gorica.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Celje and Nova Gorica

There are several options for getting from Celje to Nova Gorica by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Celje and Nova Gorica is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Celje and Nova Gorica by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Celje to Nova Gorica is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Celje and Nova Gorica, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Celje and Nova Gorica. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Celje to Nova Gorica. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ljubljana and Jesenice. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Slovenian Railways (SŽ), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Celje and Nova Gorica. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Celje and Nova Gorica. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Celje and Nova Gorica with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

Nomago and Arriva Slovenia run regular bus services between Celje and Nova Gorica. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Celje to Nova Gorica. We recommend that you take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nova Gorica is Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) (LJU) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Nova Gorica.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Celje and Nova Gorica. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Celje to Nova Gorica is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Celje to Nova Gorica

Compare travel optionsbetween Celje and Nova Gorica

Transport options from Celje to Nova Gorica
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€16($16)
every 4 hours240km (149 miles)
Bus via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana + 1 similar
4h 10m
€22($22)
5 times a day201km (125 miles)
Bus4h 45m
€14($14)
once daily201km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€28($28)
on demand183km (114 miles)

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Airports near Nova Gorica

The following major airports near Nova Gorica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovenia and internationally.

LJU
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Nova Gorica