How to travel from Nova Gorica to Maribor, Slovenia

The distance between Nova Gorica and Maribor is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nova Gorica 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 MariborNova Gorica if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and then to Maribor bus station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Nomago

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Train

Take the train to Ljubljana and then to Maribor.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

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Drive

Drive to Maribor.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nova Gorica and Maribor

There are several options for getting from Nova Gorica to Maribor by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Nova Gorica and Maribor is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nova Gorica and Maribor by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nova Gorica to Maribor is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Nova Gorica and Maribor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nova Gorica and Maribor. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nova Gorica to Maribor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ljubljana. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Slovenian Railways (SŽ) run train services between Nova Gorica and Maribor. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Nova Gorica and Maribor. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nova Gorica and Maribor with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

Nomago, Arriva Slovenia, FlixBus and Avtobusni Promet Murska Sobota D.D. run regular bus services between Nova Gorica and Maribor. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nova Gorica to Maribor. We recommend that you take the bus to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and then to Maribor bus station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nova Gorica and Maribor. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nova Gorica to Maribor is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nova Gorica and Maribor

Transport options from Nova Gorica to Maribor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
€22($22)
every 20 mins242km (150 miles)
Bus to Tržaška - Nasipna5h 30m
€16($16)
once daily265km (165 miles)
Bus via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily279km (173 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€20($20)
twice a week307km (191 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€35($35)
on demand234km (145 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