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.