How to travel from Maribor to Bovec, Slovenia

The distance between Maribor and Bovec is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Maribor to Bovec 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 BovecMaribor if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ljubljana and then to Jesenice.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Bovec.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Nomago

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Drive

Drive to Bovec.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maribor and Bovec

There are several options for getting from Maribor to Bovec by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Maribor and Bovec is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Maribor and Bovec by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maribor to Bovec is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Maribor and Bovec, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maribor and Bovec. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maribor to Bovec. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ljubljana, Jesenice and Kranjska Gora. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Slovenian Railways (SŽ), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Maribor and Bovec. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Maribor and Bovec. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maribor to Bovec. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus, Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D., Nomago, Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija and D.O.O. run regular bus services between Maribor and Bovec. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maribor to Bovec. We recommend that you take the train to Ljubljana and then to Jesenice. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bovec is Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) (LJU) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Bovec.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Maribor and Bovec. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maribor to Bovec is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Maribor to Bovec

Compare travel optionsbetween Maribor and Bovec

Transport options from Maribor to Bovec
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€90($90)
every 4 hours287km (178 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€25($25)
once daily275km (171 miles)
Bus via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana6h 55m
€28($28)
once daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€29($29)
on demand226km (140 miles)

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Airports near Bovec

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

LJU
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Bovec