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Slovenia By Train

Your Eurail Pass is your key to a true rail travel adventure. Discover the splendid architecture, mountain vistas, and the lovely Adriatic coast of Slovenia. If you want to explore this fascinating and beautiful country by rail, there are plenty of Eurail passes to choose from. The convenience and efficiency of train travel will make it well worth your while.

 

Train types

Rail Network

The national railway company of Slovenia is called SŽ (Slovenian Railways - Slovenske železnice).

 

How to get there

The capital city of Ljubljana is easy reachable by direct trains from Austria (Vienna), Germany (Munich), Switzerland (Zurich), Croatia (Zagreb), Hungary (Budapest) and Serbia (Belgrade).

 

Map with main train connections in Slovenia

Regional and intercity trains in Slovenia

 

Regionalni vlaki (RE)

  • Regional trains linking larger cities to smaller towns and villages.

  • 2nd class carriages only.

  • Bicycles allowed on board upon purchase of a special bike ticket.

  • No reservation required.

 

Lokalni potniški (RE)

  • Local trains running on suburban commuter routes.

  • 2nd class carriages only.

  • No reservation required.

 

InterCity (IC)

  • Fast trains connecting major towns and cities in Slovenia.

  • Bicycles allowed on board upon purchase of a special bike ticket.

  • Reservations are not required but it may be worth making one when travelling during a busy period.

 

InterCitySlovenija (PEN)

  • Tilting, fast pendolino trains providing the best comfort and rail experience in Slovenia.

  • Regular services between Maribor and Ljubljana.

  • A seat reservation is optional, but it may be worth making one when traveling during a busy period.

International trains in Slovenia

EuroCity (EC)

  • Fast, modern trains connecting major cities in Slovenia with other European countries.
  • The following services are available to/from Slovenia:
  • Trieste – Ljubljana – Maribor – Graz – Vienna
  • Zagreb – Ljubljana – Villach – Salzburg – Munich – Frankfurt am Main

 

InterCity (IC)

  • Fast trains connecting major cities in Slovenia with other European countries.
  • The following services are available to/from Slovenia:
  • Vinkovci – Zagreb – Ljubljana – Villach
  • Ljubljana – Graz – Budapest
  • Ljubljana – Budapest
  • Ljubljana – Rijeka
  • Ljubljana – Villach

Night trains in Slovenia

EuroNight (EN)

  •  International night train connecting Slovenia with Austria, Croatia, Germany, and Switzerland.
  • The following services are available to/from Slovenia:
    • Ljubljana – Zurich
    • Ljubljana – Munich – Stuttgart

Airport city connection

 

From the International Airport you can take a bus to Ljubljana railway station. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Eurail passes are not valid on this connection.

 

Eurail aid office

 

For help with Eurail in Slovenia, you can go to the international ticket office at:

  • Ljubljana Railway Station
    Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 20.00
    Sat, Sun and holidays: closed

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See Eurail aid offices for details and more aid offices in Europe.

 

Popular connections

 

Route Travel time
Ljubljana to Maribor 1h 45m
Ljubljana to Koper 2h 30m
Ljubljana to Celje 1h 05m
Ljubljana to Lesce-Bled (take a bus to lake Bled) 50m
Ljubljana to Bled Jezero (train via Jesenice) 1h 30m


You can travel to and from Slovenia from popular cities in the following European countries:

Route Train type Duration Reservations
Ljubljana to Budapest (Hungary) InterCity 7h 25m Optional
Ljubljana to Munich (Germany) EuroCity 6h 15m Optional (Required June 1st until September 1st) / Optional  
Ljubljana to Villach (Austria) EuroCity 1h 40m Optional
Ljubljana to Zagreb (Croatia) EuroCity 2h 10m Optional
Ljubljana to Zurich (Switzerland) EuroNight 11h 10m (overnight) Required
Maribor to Graz (Austria) EuroCity 1h Optional
Ljubljana to Trieste (Italy) EuroCity 2h 55m Optional

 

Reservations

How can I make reservations for trains in Slovenia?

Eurail reservation self-service system

Administration costs when booking through Eurail self-service:

  • € 2,- p.p.per train
  • Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)

With railway carriers


An explanation of how each booking platform works can be found here:
 How do I book my reservations

 

Locally at the train station

 

Which trains in Slovenia require reservations?

  • No reservations: Regional trains (RE) and Interregio (IR)
  • Optional: InterCity, EuroCity, and Pendolino trains
    • Reservations highly recommended during summer season
  • Compulsory: EuroNight on all routes

 

Get your Pass for Slovenia

Slovenia Pass

 

Spend your whole vacation discovering Slovenia by rail

 

Standard prices from $ 64

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Explore Slovenia and up to 32 other Eurail countries.

 

Standard prices from $ 233

 

Tips and tricks

Pass benefits in Slovenia

Free bus travel

With a Eurail pass valid in Slovenia, you get free travel on the following bus route:

  • Divača – Škocjan Caves 

 

Hotel and resort services

Eurail pass holders also get discounts on swimming pools, aqua parks, and saunas at various hotels and wellness spas.

 

Station facilities

Stations in Slovenia usually have excellent facilities such as:

  • Luggage lockers

  • Foreign exchange desks

  • Restaurants and cafés

  • Tourist information offices

  • ATM cash machines

  • Elevators and escalators

  • Access for disabled passengers

Quick facts

  • Capital: Ljubljana

  • Population: 2 million

  • Language: Slovene

  • Currency: Euro (EUR)

  • Dialing code: +386

 

Slovenian hub stations

These are the major train stations in Slovenia:

  • Ljubljana Central Train Station
  • Maribor Train Station (Železniška postaja Maribor)
  • Celje Train Station

Airport city connection

 

From the International Airport you can take a bus to Ljubljana railway station. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Eurail passes are not valid on this connection.

 

Eurail aid office

 

For help with Eurail in Slovenia, you can go to the international ticket office at:

  • Ljubljana Railway Station
    Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 20.00
    Sat, Sun and holidays: closed

See Eurail aid offices for details and more aid offices in Europe.

 

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