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Slovenia: Railway Information

Enjoy Slovenia by train with a Eurail Pass

Slovenia's train network, operated by the Slovenian Railway company (or Slovenske železnice of SZ) will get you to most of the destinations within the country. The passenger railroad network traffic covers 1,201 km of which almost half are electrified tracks.

Eurail Passes for Slovenia:

Slovenian railway company

Logo Slovenian Railways

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

Visit the website of the Slovenian company SZ: English version / Slovenian.


Network
Slovenian Railways, Slovenske Zeleznice or SZ, operate the following types of trains:

  • International trains (MV). These are quality trains that offer fast and reliable connections from Slovenia to other countries.
  • InterCity trains (IC). These are quality trains that cover long distances on national and international routes.
  • EuroCity trains (EC). These are high-quality international trains that have modern, comfortable and air-conditioned cars. They offer some additional services such as a restaurant car and telephone facilities.
  • Local and regional trains that cover shorter distances throughout the country.
  • Green trains (ZV). These are quality motor trains that have comfortable, air-conditioned cars. They have shorter travel times, fewer stops and offer restaurant service.

Supplements in Slovenia

Surcharges and/or reservation costs are required for these domestic day train:

  • ICS trains (domestic journeys)
    1st class: on train € 7 (approx. USD 10,40 / AUD 12,25) / 2nd class: on train € 4,50 (approx. USD 6,70 / AUD 7,90)
    Reservation compulsory. Free reservation if made locally in advance.

Special trains

You can travel by train through Europe on a large variety of special trains. Examples are high-speed trains, scenic trains or night trains.

Special trains mostly require a small supplement or a reservation fee from Eurail Pass holders. See the list of supplements for international trains and the information about train reservations. You can plan your trip with the help of online timetables.

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