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Ljubljana to Split overland: route, cost and stops
Ljubljana to Split, overland all the way, across 3 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 4 stops, 4 legs, 12h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana → Zagreb | Coach | 2.5h | €5–€5 |
| Zagreb → Sarajevo | Coach | 5.3h | €5–€10 |
| Sarajevo → Mostar | Coach | 1.8h | €4–€5 |
| Mostar → Split | Coach | 2.4h | €4–€5 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €18 | €15 | €25 |
| Beds | €93 | €109 | €140 |
| Daily spending | €235 | €294 | €397 |
| Total per person | €395 | €472 | €624 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Worth the time: Castle funicular, Tivoli park, riverside market
Eating: Malica lunch deal €8
Beds near the centre:
The Fuzzy Log · hostelZZZ Hostel · hostelStari Tišler · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Odprta kuhna · marketFlea Market · marketKalvan · local
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Worth the time: Baščaršija, tunnel museum, siege history walks
Eating: Ćevapi €4
Beds near the centre:
Ferijalac · hostelHostel Balkan Han · hostelĐulić Jasmina i Amira · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Pijaca Grbavica · marketHalikarnas · turkishDervoz Buregdžinica · regional
Mostar, Bosnia
Worth the time: Stari Most, old bazaar, Blagaj spring
Eating: Burek €2
Beds near the centre:
Pasion Nur · hostelHostel Hercegovina · hostelStari Grad · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Palacinka bar · marketNiđe veze · internationalMystic · regional
Split, Croatia
Worth the time: Diocletian's Palace, Marjan hill, island ferries
Eating: Konoba marenda menus €10
Beds near the centre:
Old Town Hostel Split · hostelHurricane hostel · hostelInchy Rooms · guest house
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotor, Montenegro | after Sarajevo | +4.1h | +€64 |
| Bled, Slovenia | after Ljubljana | +2h | +€71 |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | after Sarajevo | +2.9h | +€92 |
| Graz, Austria | after Ljubljana | +3.2h | +€78 |
Common questions
How long does the Ljubljana to Split trip take?
Moving time is about 12h spread over 4 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 4 stops, the whole corridor works as a 8-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €472 per person for 8 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €15 of transport, €109 of beds and €294 of daily spending. The realistic range is €395 to €624 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 12h of travel and €472 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia — 3 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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