Slovenia itinerary
Follow this Slovenia itinerary with a Eurail Pass and let yourself be amazed by its great beauty!
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).
- Route Map
- Domestic trains
- International high-speed
- Night trains
- Extra info
Popular connections
- Domestic Routes
- International Routes
| 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 |
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
- ÖBB (Austrian railways): domestic and international trains
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
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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