Ljubljana lies nearly halfway between Vienna and Venice. Its location within a convenient two-hour flight from the major European airports makes it a well accessible destination. All flights to and from Ljubljana are operated through the Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport, which features a new passenger terminal since spring 2021. The driving distance from the airport to the city centre is 25 kilometres.

Airports in neighbouring countries (Venice and Trieste in Italy, Graz and Klagenfurt in Austria and Zagreb in Croatia), set within reasonable distance to Ljubljana, provide additional flight options, including more low-fare carriers.

Distances from the neighbouring airports to Ljubljana by road:

• Graz Airport, Austria: 187 km, mostly motorway
• Klagenfurt Airport, Austria: 85 km, partly motorway
• Zagreb Airport, Croatia: 140 km, motorway (Croatia is in Schengen since JAN 2023). The Croatian capital is served by 39 airlines, operating to a number of direct flights to mainly European destinations, as well as the Middle East and North America. 
• Trieste Airport, Italy: 130 km – motorway. Most routes are within Italy, plus some destinations that are not connected to Ljubljana (i.e. Spain, Ireland). Two low-cost airlines. 
• Venice Airport, Italy: 230 km, motorway. It ranks among the five busiest airports in Italy and is served by 49 airlines, providing in majority regular scheduled flights to mostly European destinations, as well as to the Middle East and the USA. 

From the airport: 

- By Bus: Public bus service no. 28 operates to and from Ljubljana bus station and runs every hour. The journey takes 45 minutes, the cost is around 4 euro and you buy your tickets directly from the driver. The bus station in Ljubljana is small and situated immediately in front of the railway station.

- Uber: it will cost about 35 euro. 

- Taxi: it will cost about 45 euro. 

- GoOpti: cheaper pre-booked transfer service than taxis. Create your profile and book your transfer here. You can also download the app once you have created your profile on their website.

Slovenia’s road network has been modernised over the past decade as to provide an efficient road system, improve road safety, and ensure wider European integration. The construction of the motorway cross is nearly completed and the access from the border crossings with Italy, Austria and Hungary towards Ljubljana is swift. Motorways are complemented by a good network of main roads and regional roads. Motorway vignettes are mandatory. www.dars.si

Modern comfortable trains serve the capital as well as almost every important tourist destination in Slovenia. There are good connections to neighbouring countries as direct train services connect Ljubljana / Slovenia with Austria, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Serbia, etc.
Railway travel is convenient and inexpensive. Information on international timetables is available from this website of the Slovenian Railways, https://potniski.sz.si/en/

GoOpti is award-winning Demand Responsive Transport service that operates direct and comfortable service 24/7 between Ljubljana and all neighbouring international airports, as well as the Ljubljana Airport. With its fleet of buses and shuttle vans, the company can provide swift logistic support to meeting planners and delegates alike. GoOpti also runs transfers from Ljubljana Airport to other localities in Slovenia.

The BicikeLJ bicycle-sharing system gives you an opportunity to hire bikes from self-service terminals located across the wider Ljubljana city centre. BicikeLJ bikes are particularly suitable for shorter, up to an hour-long rides as hire is free if you return a hired bicycle to the nearest docking station within an hour and wait for five minutes before hiring a new one.

The use of the BicikeLJ system is practically free of charge. The only cost involved is the symbolic fee for compulsoryonline registration with the system, which stands at €1.00 for a week and €3.00 for a year and must be completed in advance of hiring

Short distances within the car-free city centre area can easily be overcome if you hop on an environment-friendly electric vehicle called Kavalir (Gallant Helper).

Ljubljana's electric-powered vehicles referred to as Kavalirs (Gentle Helpers) are a free city centre public transport option friendly both to people and the environment. Kavalir vehicles are not intended for sightseeing tours but are primarily meant for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals. They drive through the old town center of Ljubljana, which is closed to traffic. Due to their low speed, you can stop them while they are driving, or you can order a ride with them by phone.

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