Trains in Slovenia
Want to go on an adventure to Slovenia's best bits? Trains in Slovenia will get you to most destinations in this outstandingly beautiful country! From lively Ljubljana to the natural wonders of Bled and beyond, the Slovenian rail network connects you to neighbouring countries and loads of local highlights.
Train types in Slovenia
Enjoy comfortable journeys on trains operated by Slovenia's national railway company, Slovenske Zeleznice (SZ). Furthermore, there are plenty of direct train connections from Slovenia to other countries. You can find train times for Slovenia in the Interrail timetable.
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- Route Map
- Domestic Trains
- INTERNATIONAL High-Speed
- Night Trains
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 travelling 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
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 |
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 till 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?
Interrail reservation self-service system
Administration costs when booking through Interrail 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
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