How to travel from Maribor to Soča, Slovenia

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.

3 routes found

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 SočaMaribor if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ljubljana and then to Jesenice.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Nomago

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Soča.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maribor and Soča

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Maribor to Soča

Compare travel optionsbetween Maribor and Soča

Transport options from Maribor to Soča
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours275km (171 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€22($22)
once daily254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€34($34)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Soča

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

LJU
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Soča