Ljubljana: The Legacy of Railway network in Slovenia

Ljubljana, the greenest city of the Europe, is also the capital of Slovenia, located at the middle of the trade route in between the Adriatic Sea and Danube Zone.  The transport network of the city is truly extensive and large and providing a comprehensive transport facility for daily commuters and travelers. Among all the options, Ljubljana Railway service is the most efficient and inexpensive one. It is being operated by Ljubljana railway station. The railway station was opened on 18 April 1848.

The railway system was the part of Austro-Hungarian Empire and also includes the construction of a new route from Vienna to Trieste. The railway building was renewed in 1980 under the supervision of renowned architecture Mako Music. As it was integrated part of European train system, European citizens are not required to show their passport while traveling with the Shengen Area. But visitors who came from outside the Europe needs to check their visa and entry permit for all the international journeys.

Although, Ljubljana is a small city, but its railway system is serving the whole nation. Traveling by railway is a great way to explore the city as it includes all big and small destinations. All intercity trains required a free reservation before boarding the train. Ljubljana train traveling is also very inexpensive as in only 26 euros, a traveling card is available with one-year validity. This card facilities the traveler by giving them a 30% reduction in inland traveling and a 25% reduction on international journeys. For families who are using this card, the discount amount is more than 40%. A 30% discount is also available for those travelers who are traveling on return trips through the railway network.

The train network is also used to access airport of the city and the nearest Kranj station of the railway is used for this purpose to transport passengers from and to the airport. James Joyce who was an Irish poet and novelist, had spent a night at Ljubljana railway station when he was traveling to Trieste in 1904 but he presumed that he reached there mistakenly but in his honor a small monument was made and erected there in 2003. Ljubljana railway museum is also located nearby this statue. You can also book for Ljubljana airport transfers for safe transportation.

Overall, Ljubljana has a legacy system of the railway network which has all the modern amenities and facilities for its local and foreigner travelers.

Places to visit in Slovenia

1. Bled Castle:

      The Beautiful Bled castle is one of the several wonders of Slovenia. Bled Castle, a medieval castle built on an escarpment above the alpine town of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking the mesmerizing Lake, Bled. The Castle traces back its origin to 1004. One of the main attractions in the castle is the Gothic chapel on the upper courtyard, and of course, the first view of the Bled Lake and its island from the top of the castle. Apart from a fine view of the Bled Island, the castle provides a complete view of the town of Bled.  The beautiful wide countryside view of the Bled town can also be seen from the top of the castle.

     
2. Rakov Škocjan:

  Rakov Škocjan is beautiful wild karst valley. It was formed by the mysterious river Rak, which originates from Zelške caves on one end, runs on the surface for 3.5 km under the naked sky and then goes underground again as it touches the Tkalca cave on the other end of the beautiful valley. The area is landscaped by a number of multiple sized bridges known as the ‘Great Bridges’ and the ‘Small Bridges’. To reach Rakov Škocjan, one needs to follow a dirt road coming out of 'Ljubljana – Koper'. A must watch to the nature lovers, who like to wander here and there, roaming in the heart of nature instead of hiring a vehicle. 

3. Škocjan Caves:

      The Škocjan Caves are one of the most exclusive and unique limestone cave systems in the world. This karst landscape is bosomed by the Reka River, which has sought its way under the ground. Some features that make it different from other caves are the dripstone as well as lakes, waterfalls and the underground gorges. Four deep fissures have been formed in the cave due to the collapsed roof of the cave, making it look all the more unique. The underground passages are, 5 kilometres long and 230 meters deep. The caves have been declared as the heritage of world importance due to their specific and unique built and their mesmerizing beauty.