Zagreb to Ljubljana by train
Ljubljana lies 117 km (73 mi) west of Zagreb, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Croatia and Slovenia rail, over roughly 143 km (89 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Zagreb | Ljubljana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Slovenia |
| Population | 663,592 | 272,220 |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Ljubljana) |
| Stations on record | Zagreb Main Station, Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor, Zagreb Borongaj | Ljubljana Zalog railway station, Ljubljana Rakovnik railway station, Ljubljana Črnuče train station |
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.
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Common questions
How far is Ljubljana from Zagreb?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, west of Zagreb; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Ljubljana by train?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zagreb 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.