Slovenia
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Last Updated: 11/6/26
Getting to Slovenia
Getting to Slovenia
The main airport in Slovenia for most international flights is Ljubljana airport in the capital. Located around 15 miles from the city centre, its unlike other airports in the region being much further from the city it serves.
Slovenia also offers two other main airports, but flights to/from these are limited. Maribor Airport in the north only sees an average of one flight per day in and out, whilst other airports are mainly for private and charter flights.
Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana Airport
Buses connect Ljubljana airport to the city centre, along with Bled and Kranj.
Buses direct to Ljubljana run roughly every half an hour and are provide by Arriva Slovenia. You can buy tickets on board the bus, at the kiosk at the airport or Ljubljana main bus station, or you can also buy online. Journey time to Ljubljana station is 30 mins.
Tickets one way cost €4,00 per person.
Arriva buses are responsible for most long distance buses in Slovenia.
Maribor Airport
Maribor Airport
Maribor Airport only sees one flight per day currently, and as a result recieves no public transport links to the terminal.
Taxis are available, most drivers know when the single flight is due and the rank should be plentiful for arrivals.
Alternatively, around a 20 to 25 minute walk from the terminal building is Orehova Vas station located on the mainline between Vienna/Graz and Ljubljana. Regular local trains serve the station, and you can change onto Intercity trains in both directions at Maribor, and Celje.
Electric Locomotives
Electric Locomotives
Class 342
Class 342
MV247 Ljubljana 0915 - Hodoš 1241
(Train runs: Ljubljana(SI) 0915-Budapest-Deli(HU) 1659)
MV246 Hodoš 1319 - Ljubljana 1644
(Train runs: Budapest-Deli(HU) 0900-Ljubljana(SI) 1644)
IC351 Ljubljana 0500 - Spielfeld-Straß 0740
(Train runs: Ljubljana(SI) 0500-Budapest-Kelenfold(HU) 1332)
IC350 Spielfeld-Straß 2221 - Ljubljana 0101
(Train runs: Budapest-Kelenfold(HU) 1625-Ljubljana(SI) 0101
MV481 Ljubljana 0838 - Šapjane 1026
(Train runs: Ljubljana(SI)0838-Rijeka(HR) 1122)
MV211 Šapjane 1247 - Dobova 1633
(Train runs: Rijeka(HR) 1138-Vinkovci(HR) 2200)
MV210 Dobova 1330 - Šapjane 1717
(Train runs: Vinkovici (HR) 0810-Rijeka(HR) 1813).
MV480 Šapjane 1942 - Ljubljana 2131
(Train runs: Rijeka(HR) 1907-Ljubljana(SI) 2204)
Class 363
Class 363
Mainly used as freight locomotives, these are also capable of working passenger trains and are known to regularly substitiute for '342' trains during shortages.
Diesel Locomotives
Diesel Locomotives
Class 644/664
Class 644/664
Electric Multiple Units
Electric Multiple Units
Class 310 'Pendolino'
Class 310 'Pendolino'
3 car Pendolino trains. Reservations and supplement mandatory.
Diagram 1 ICS11 0550 Maribor - Ljubljana 0742
Diagram 1 ICS20 1515 Ljubljana - Maribor 1707
Diagram 2 ICS31 Maribor 08:00-Celje 0840 (replacement bus to Ljubljana)
Diagram 2 ICS14 Celje 0916-Maribor 0959 (replacement bus from Ljubljana)
Diagram 2 ICS17 Maribor 1050-Celje 1132 (replacement bus to Ljubljana)
Diagram 2 ICS36 Celje 1335-Maribor 1416 (replacement bus from Ljubljana)
Class 312
Class 312
Class 313
Class 313
Class 510
Class 510
Diesel Multiple Units
Diesel Multiple Units
Class 610
Class 610
Stadler FLIRT Diesel only, 3 carriages
Class 711
Class 711
Withdrawn April 2026
Class 713
Class 713
Class 813
Class 813
Ticketing
Ticketing
Important note: Supplements
Important note: Supplements
On board ICS, IC, and EC trains, a valid supplement is required to travel.
If you are buying a single ticket, this will be included in the final price for the train you have booked, along with any seat reservations. Supplements are charged at a rate of €1,50 per person on IC, EC and EN trains, on board the ICS Pendolino trains they cost €3,00.
Interrail
Interrail
Reservations are not required on day trains in Slovenia, with the exception of the Pendolino service between Ljubljana & Maribor. Interrail tickets are valid on all rail services both national and international within the territory of Slovenia.
Reservations are required on EuroNight (EN) trains, unless travelling domestically within Slovenia.
FIP/Coupons
FIP/Coupons
SZ offer a 50% discount to FIP card holders, and you can also use coupons on SZ.
If you are treavelling with coupons, supplements for IC and EC trains are not required, however they are required for the ICS Pendolino service. As seat reservations are also compulsory, this should be sold to you with your seat reservation as one whole transaction. If not, the supplement can also be paid for on board the train. Supplements are charged at the public rate of €3,00 per person.
Officially, FIP facilities are not valid on 'Avtovlak' trains however they are widely accepted.
IJPP Tickets
IJPP Tickets
Unified integrated ticketing (“Integrirani javni potniški promet” – IJPP) is available in Slovenia for both rail and bus travel across the country. More information here.
It is possible to buy a day ticket for the entire territory of Slovenia for €18.
Slovenian Dining Cars
Slovenian Dining Cars
Slovenian Railways offer an excellent dining car experience on board serving a range of both Austrian and Slovene dishes, along with local beers. Prices are very reasonable, however card is not accepted on board. All dining cars are currently cash only.
Slovenian dining carriages are currently scheduled to run on two services
EC71 07:53 Wien Hbf - Ljubljana 13:53 via Maribor
EC70 16:05 Ljubljana - Wien Hbf 22:07 via Maribor
Online menu is found here
Avtovlak
Avtovlak
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