Getting around in Ljubljana

Ljubljana train station
The main train station in Ljubljana (in Slovenian: Zelezniska postaja) is relatively small, and is situated in the middle of the city, some 10 minutes walk to the old town. There is a tourist information office in the building.

Ljubljana bus station
This may be your starting point to the town in a case you arrive by a shuttle from the Brnik airport. The bus station is actually a bus parking place situated just in front the train station. The station serves a long distance buses, which during the day serve many towns around Ljubjana. Ideal means of transport for a day trip. The information about the buses and tickets you can get in the small cashier desk, and often directly from the driver.

Getting around by foot
Ljubljana is a small town and unless you need to visit some institution outside of the city center, you can manage easily without using a public transportation. Locals waiting on the zebra do not cross while the red on the traffic lights - it is dangerous and you can also get a fine. Watch out for bikers, even on the pavements and the sidewalk along the river.

Biking in Ljubljana
The town has a lot of respect for bikers and offers a good infrastructure of the bike paths. To rent a bike is much recommeded as soon as you want to see more distant areas like the ZOO, or architectural exhibitions in the Fuzine castle.

Bike rental
To rent a bike is as cheap as 5 Euros per day and the rentals spread all over the town, for example one is in the tourist office at Krekov trg 10, which is open from 8am-19pm and even longer in the summer. There is a guided bike tour offered as well.

Buying a bike
If you coming for longer, you may consider to buy a bike as the second hand starts at less than 50 Euros. Never buy a stolen bike, because it will be certainly recognized by its rightful owner. Just like in Amsterdam, the most popular are the grandma's bikes, and you can consult our gallery of cool bikes in Ljubljana. There is a specialized shop selling both new and second hand bikes Rog Sport at Trubarjeva street 76, tel. 01/4305410.

Taxi or cab
There is a taxi rank in from of the railway and bus station. The drivers are serious, but taxi companies have different rates. We suggest to call the cheapest taxi, they also speak English and we have received more recommendations for this company.

Public transportation

Local public bus
Costs 300 slovenian tollars cash (you must have exact amount ready when entering the bus) or a small coin-like token that you have had purchased in advance for about a half price.

Ljubljana by a small tourist train
Brings tourist from the city center (Presernov trg) to the Ljubljana castle.

Getting aroud by boat
There is a boat offering short trips on the Ljubljanica river. The boats depart from under the wooden bridge and the price is around 4 euros. In the summer time, the Ljubljana tourist office provides a free tourist boat on the river.