To Slovenia by train

Most international train routes between Slovenia and the rest of Europe pass through Austria. Below are links to Austrian cities:

• Villach: Regular services run to Ljubljana via Jesenice several times a day. Villach is an important hub, offering connections to other cities in Austria and Europe.

Rail link to Villach

• Graz: A direct line connects Graz and Ljubljana via Maribor. An international train runs several times a day and serves as a hub linking Slovenia with other Austrian and European cities.

Rail link to Graz

• Klagenfurt: Indirect connections are available to both Ljubljana and Maribor, with a change of trains required. To reach Ljubljana, you’ll need to change in Villach. For Maribor, transfer in Bleiburg.

Rail link to Klagenfurt

• Vienna: The Vienna–Trieste route (Southern Railway) passes through Slovenia. There are two rail links between Vienna and Ljubljana: one via Maribor (change in Graz), the other via Jesenice (change in Villach).

Rail link to Vienna 

• Salzburg: There is a direct rail service to Ljubljana via Villach and Jesenice.

! The route between Villach and Salzburg is closed until 13 July 2025 due to renovation works in the Tauern Railway Tunnel. Travel along the Villach Hbf–Salzburg Hbf–Munich Hbf route and back currently involves multiple transfers and bus services.

Rail link to Salzburg

Several important rail connections link Slovenia and Italy. See below for details on which Italian cities offer direct links to the Slovenian capital, and which ones require a train change.

• Trieste: The Southern Railway provides direct services between Trieste and major Slovenian cities, including Maribor, Celje and Ljubljana. Trains run several times daily.

Rail link Maribor–Celje–Ljubljana–Trieste

• Villa Opicina: Direct trains operate between Ljubljana and Villa Opicina. From there, you can continue by train to Trieste Airport, Palmanova and Udine..

Rail link Ljubljana–Villa Opicina–Trieste–Udine

• Venice: Travel to Venice is possible via an indirect connection through Trieste.

During the 2025 European Capital of Culture, a direct weekend and holiday service connects Venice to Nova Gorica runs.

Rail link Nova Gorica–Venice

You can take the train from Slovenia to Croatia as well. Below are the available rail links to some of the cities:

• Zagreb: There is a regular rail link to Ljubljana; however, some services require a transfer in Dobova.

Rail link to Zagreb

• Opatija: There are two daily trains between Ljubljana and Opatija.

Rail link to Opatija

• Pula: An indirect connection runs between Maribor, Celje, Ljubljana and Pula, involving transfers in Divača and Buzet, and in Ljubljana on the return journey.

Rail link to Pula

• Rijeka: Trains run twice daily in both directions between Ljubljana and Rijeka.

Rail link to Rijeka

A rail line connects the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, with the Hungarian capital, Budapest, passing through Celje and Maribor along the way. You can travel from Maribor to Budapest either via Hodoš or via Spielfeld. Trains run daily.

Due to construction work on the Hungarian side, please check the current status of the rail link on the Hungarian State Railways website. 

Rail link to Budapest 

Some German cities can be reached by train via Austria. However, bear in mind that you will need to change trains. Due to construction work on the German rail network, please check the current status of routes between Germany and Slovenia.

Deutsche Bahn Website

• Munich: A fast connections runs to Ljubljana via Villach and Salzburg. During the renovation of the Tauern Railway Tunnel in Austria, the link between Zagreb and Munich runs via Maribor.

Rail link to Munich

• Frankfurt: Rail connection between Ljubljana and Frankfurt runs either via Graz or via Villach. The journey includes a train change.

Rail link to Frankfurt

• Stuttgart: A rail connection runs to Zagreb; however, the train stops in Spielfeld, Maribor, Celje, Sevnica, and Dobova along the way.

Rail link to Stuttgart 

A rail link between Zurich and Zagreb that also passes through Slovenia. The train stops in Šentilj, Maribor, Pragersko, Celje, Sevnica, Krško, and Dobova.

Rail link Zurich–Zagreb (via Slovenia)

An indirect rail connection runs between Ljubljana and Bratislava, with a train change in Vienna.

Railway link Ljubljana-Bratislava 

As part of the ÖBB Nightjet service, a connection runs between Bratislava and Split, passing through Austria and Slovenia. In Slovenia, the train stops in Šentilj, Maribor, Celje, and Dobova. 

Rail link Bratislava–Split (via Slovenia)

An indirect rail link also links the Slovenian and Czech capitals, Ljubljana and Prague. Ljubljana is accessible via Vienna and Villach (with two train changes) either through Jesenice, or via Graz through Maribor and Celje.

Rail link to Prague

The summer rail link between Warsaw and Rijeka is the perfect way to explore the Adriatic, with stops in Maribor and Ljubljana along the way.

Rail link Warsaw–Rijeka (via Slovenia)