Whether it’s a train ride with a sea view or a historic train – Slovenia’s train routes are varied and show the country from a very special perspective. travel EXCLUSIV presents five exceptionally beautiful routes for your next vacation.
1. From Ljubljana to the coast
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A train route with sea value is the connection from the capital Ljubljana to Koper. After the train has rushed through the interior for around two and a half hours, the journey essentially ends directly on the Adriatic. The coastal town of Koper is one of the oldest in Slovenia and exudes Mediterranean flair.
From here, visitors can start tours along the former Parenzana narrow-gauge railway. On foot or by bike. The path, now known as the “Path of Health and Friendship,” leads around 130 kilometers from Trieste, Italy, via Koper to Poreč in Croatia.
2. Die Bahnstrecke Ljubljana–Sežana
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This 85-kilometer route leads from the capital to the town of Sežana on the border with Italy. During the approximately two-hour journey, train guests will pass by the remains of the viaduct in Boravnica, as well as several hiking trails and the UNESCO-protected Škocjan Caves. Stops along the train route include Borovnica, Logatec, Rakek, Postojna, Pivka and Divača. The region is one of the most diverse in Slovenia – so an entertaining train journey is guaranteed!
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3. With the vintage train through the Vipava Valley
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Now it’s getting nostalgic. Travelers make the five-hour journey through the idyllic Vipava Valley on board a historic train! And it gets even better: While the train rattles through the landscape, passengers are provided with all kinds of regional food. And at stops in Ajdovščina and Dornberk, the program includes a guided walk, a visit to a winery, personal encounters with local winemakers and a tasting of up to ten regional wines. Price: 79 euros per person.
4. Through Slovenia by train: Off to the thermal baths
Die Therme Rogaška Slatina. | Photo: Telly/Shutterstock.com
No matter how great your sense of adventure is, you also have to relax on vacation. And where better to do this in Slovenia than in one of the country’s most renowned thermal spas? Even. So off we go towards Rogaška Slatina. Or to the Thermana Laško. And by train! The two-hour trip starts in Ljubljana and leads through the hilly landscape of the eastern Slovenian region, past forests, river valleys and small, picturesque towns.
5. New connections between Nova Gorica and Gorizia
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Borders are being overcome here: Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a daily direct connection between Nova Gorica in Slovenia and Gorizia in Italy. The two cities are jointly the European Capital of Culture this year, so it’s clear that you have to be able to get from one place to the other quickly. The train journey takes you through wide valleys, alpine landscapes, past wine regions and impressive bridges.
You can find more information about train routes on the Slovenian Railways website.
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