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Getting to and around Slovenia

You can get to Slovenia in different ways – by car or train, by air, bicycle or boat.

Easy Access

Slovenia is situated in Central Europe and borders Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. It is only a few hour drive away from Venice or Vienna. Slovenia is easily accessible from all neighbouring countries, as it has good road and rail connections, with daily flights from many European cities. Since it is a coastal country, you can also get to Slovenia by sea.

View from inside a car of a winding road through a rural landscape with vineyards, trees and green hills in the background.

By Car

Most of the cars enter Slovenia by motorways, which is also the easiest way to travel around the country. It is easy to travel the Slovenian roads by car, since they are well and clearly signposted. Although some local roads are narrow and winding, a drive along them is nevertheless pleasant and varied. For driving on motorways, it is mandatory for you to have a vignette.

Travel around Slovenia by car

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By Air

In addition to the daily flights to many European cities, there are two low-cost flight providers flying from the main Slovenian international airport Jože Pučnik Ljubljana. You can also fly to one of the foreign airports in the near vicinity, and access Slovenia from there by bus, train or rental car.

 Fly to Slovenia

A young man and woman in casual denim jackets stand at a bus stop. The man reads a map; the woman holds a camera.

By Bus

Buses run to Slovenia from many European cities. In Slovenia, you can also get to most of the towns and the countryside by bus. If they run along local roads, the drivers can stop at a bus stop in any settlement. You can buy a bus ticket directly from the bus driver, while at major bus stops you can also buy a bus ticket for a specific date.

Discover Slovenia by bus

Temporary location of Ljubljana Bus Station 

One of Slovenia’s most important bus transport hubs began operating from a new, temporary location on 24 August due to construction works in the area of Ljubljana railway station. Ljubljana Bus Station is now operating on the site of the former car park east of the railway station, along Masarykova Street. The new location is only approximately 200 metres from the previous one. Bus services at the new location are running smoothly, and timetables have not changed as a result of the relocation. The station has 46 bus platforms, and passengers can purchase tickets at a sales point with five ticket counters, where payment by bank card is also possible.

An Urbanomat and a Slovenian Railways ticket machine are also planned in the immediate vicinity. Passengers can also use 30 Nomago Bikes for hire, as well as several bike racks for parking their own bicycles.

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By Train

Trains to Slovenia run daily from many European cities. If travelling by train, it is also possible to ride in a sleeping car. There are only the trains of Slovenian Railways running around Slovenia, with all the timetables and price lists published on the web pages. You can buy a ticket at every railway station as well as on the train. Slovenian trains stick to the timetables.

Discover Slovenia by train

Where to go on holiday

Travelling around Slovenia is easy because the distances are relatively short, so you can go on numerous day trips to see the sights and attractions

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Cycling and biking

Explore Slovenia by bike. Riding amid the hills and plains, mountain peaks and forests, along the coast and the karst landscape and along the rivers and lakes of Slovenia is a lushly verdant fairy tale. Different trails are suitable for on-road and off-road biking.

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Hiking and Mountaineering

Slovenia is an Alpine paradise. More than 10,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails and 352 mighty peaks over 2,000 metres await you. Some are only accessible to Alpine climbers and mountaineers accompanied by professional mountain guides.

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Trekking

Choose your biking destination in the different landscapes of Slovenia. Learn about the natural wealth of each region. Biking tours that take you through diverse landscapes, past natural and cultural sites.

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