Driving from Rijeka to Ljubljana
Ljubljana lies 81 km (50 mi) north of Rijeka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rijeka | Ljubljana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Slovenia |
| Population | 107,964 | 272,220 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Ljubljana) |
| Postal codes | 51000 | 1500–1600 |
What changes when you arrive in Ljubljana
Crossing from Croatia into Slovenia: the dialling code becomes +386; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book car hire from Rijeka to Ljubljana
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Staying in Ljubljana
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Common questions
How far is Ljubljana from Rijeka?
81 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north of Rijeka; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rijeka to Ljubljana by car?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rijeka and Ljubljana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ljubljana?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.