How to Book Train Travel From Ljubljana to Zagreb

Booking train travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb couldn't be any simpler. The 2 to 3 hour ride takes you up through the mountains and down through the farmlands along the Sava River. The views out the window should be worth capturing on film. This train ride is by far the least expensive way to get from Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia to Zagreb, the Capital of Croatia. One-way tickets are generally below 20 Euros. Not bad to get from one country to another!

Instructions

Book Your Travel From Ljubljana to Zagreb

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Book tickets online via Eurail's Web site, contact Eurail directly via email or call (866) 6-EURAIL to book your tickets and get more information (see Resources).

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Pick what time you would like to travel. You can select from 8 trains that leave daily. The first one leaves around 6:15 and the last one each day leaves around 9:45 (21:45 European time).

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Email the Ljubljana Railway Station to reserve your ticket (see Resources). Be sure to include your desired travel dates and times.

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Call the Ljubljana Railway Station to purchase your ticket. Their local phone number is 01 29 13 332. (If calling from the United States or Canada, it is 011 (+386) 1 29 13 332. Otherwise, the international number is 00 (+386) 1 29 13 332.)

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Walk into the station to book your ticket. With 8 trains leaving daily, chances are you will be able to get on a train even if it is last minute.

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Know that train number 431 does not run on Saturdays. This train leaves around 3:20 Monday through Friday. The other times to choose from vary between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy Your Travel From Ljubljana to Zagreb

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Travel with a group. You are likely to receive discounts on special group rates. Be aware that you won't get any discounts if you book travel from Ljubljana to Zagreb via the local Slovenian train. They actually make it more expensive to travel in a group.

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Check the Slovenske zeleznice Web site if you are traveling to more than just Zagreb (see Resources). A Eurail Pass or other discounted rate may serve your needs better than the standard cost of a one-way ticket. Look under "International Transport" under the tab "Tickets and Discounts" for further information.