How to travel from Koper to Nova Gorica, Slovenia

The distance between Koper and Nova Gorica is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Divaca and then to Nova Gorica.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Nomago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nova Gorica.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Port Koper

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Drive

Drive to Nova Gorica.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance90km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koper and Nova Gorica

There are several options for getting from Koper to Nova Gorica by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Koper and Nova Gorica is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Koper and Nova Gorica by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koper to Nova Gorica is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Koper and Nova Gorica, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koper and Nova Gorica. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koper to Nova Gorica. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Divaca and Sezana. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Slovenian Railways (SŽ) run train services between Koper and Nova Gorica. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Koper and Nova Gorica. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Koper and Nova Gorica with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2hrs.

Nomago run regular bus services between Koper and Nova Gorica. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koper to Nova Gorica. We recommend that you take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Koper and Nova Gorica. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koper to Nova Gorica is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Koper to Nova Gorica

Compare travel optionsbetween Koper and Nova Gorica

Transport options from Koper to Nova Gorica
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€9($9)
twice daily98km (61 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€11($11)
6 times a week91km (57 miles)
Taxi
57min
€120($120)
on demand90km (56 miles)
Drive
57min
€14($14)
on demand90km (56 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