The distance between Maribor and Soča is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Maribor to Soča 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 Soča → Maribor if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ljubljana and then to Jesenice.
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Soča.
Nomago
There are several options for getting from Maribor to Soča by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Maribor and Soča is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Maribor and Soča by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maribor to Soča is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Maribor and Soča, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Maribor and Soča. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Maribor to Soča. 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), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Maribor and Soča. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maribor and Soča. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maribor to Soča. 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 30m.
FlixBus, Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D., Nomago, Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija and D.O.O. run regular bus services between Maribor and Soča. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maribor to Soča. We recommend that you take the train to Ljubljana and then to Jesenice. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Soča is Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) (LJU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Soča.
Yes it is possible to drive from Maribor and Soča. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maribor to Soča is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4hrs | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | €22($22) | once daily | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €34($34) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D.
Nomago
Alpetour - Potovalna Agencija, D.O.O.
The following major airports near Soča offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovenia and internationally.