How to travel from Ljubljana to Maribor, Slovenia

The distance between Ljubljana and Maribor is around 125km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ljubljana to Maribor 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 MariborLjubljana if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Maribor bus station.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Maribor.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Maribor.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ljubljana and Maribor

There are several options for getting from Ljubljana to Maribor by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Ljubljana and Maribor is around 125km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Ljubljana and Maribor by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ljubljana to Maribor is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Ljubljana and Maribor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ljubljana and Maribor. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ljubljana and Maribor with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 45m.

Slovenian Railways (SŽ) run train services between Ljubljana and Maribor. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Ljubljana and Maribor. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ljubljana and Maribor with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 40m.

FlixBus, Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D. and Nomago run regular bus services between Ljubljana and Maribor. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ljubljana to Maribor. We recommend that you take the bus to Maribor bus station. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Maribor is Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) (LJU) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Maribor.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ljubljana and Maribor. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ljubljana to Maribor is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Ljubljana to Maribor

Compare travel optionsbetween Ljubljana and Maribor

Transport options from Ljubljana to Maribor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
€11($11)
every 4 hours125km (77 miles)
Train
1h 45m
€13($13)
every 2 hours155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€16($16)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Maribor

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

LJU
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Maribor