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Traffic and transport

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, lies between Vienna and Venice, not far away from the Adriatic Sea. Its city region has always lain at the intersection of important transport routes leading from northern Europe to the Adriatic Sea and from western to eastern Europe and further on to the Balkans and the Near East. Road and rail connections have traditionally had good. Not far from the city is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, the country's main airport.  

• Transport connections

  

  Ljubljana has always been at the crossroads of important transport routes. As distances within Slovenia are short and transport connections good, travelling around the country does not take much time.

• City buses and Urbana cards

  

  Travelling on Ljubljana city buses, operated by the Ljubljanski potniški promet (LPP) company, is possible using either the Urbana tourist pass (Urbana – Ljubljana Tourist Card) or the Urbana public transport card.

• Taxi

  

  General information on taxi prices in Ljubljana and its surrounding areas, and a list of taxi companies operating in the city.

• Other means of transport

  

  To make it easier for people to run errands and do sightseeing in the car-free city centre area, there are several interesting transport options, from boats on the river Ljubljanica to an electric vehicle known as Kavalir (Gallant Helper).

• Bicike(LJ): Ljubljana's new self-service bicycle hire scheme

  

  A self-service bicycle hire scheme, known as Bicike(LJ), has recently been introduced in Ljubljana. The scheme covers the wider city centre area. The first hour is free!

• Ljubljana Bike

  

  In the summer and early autumn months (1 April - 31 October), bicycles can be hired in the Ljubljana Bike project, led by the Ljubljana Tourism.

• Parking

  

  Information on parking in Ljubljana: short-term parking areas, a list of large car parks, illegal parking, etc.