Where can I find the timetable? How much does it cost? Where do I buy a ticket? Is my bus or train on time? Will there be enough space available?
These are all questions worth considering before travelling by intercity public transport. So let’s get started!
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TIMETABLE
In order to travel by bus or train, we must first know where and when the services operate. There are many ways to obtain this information. We can, for example, check timetables directly with each individual operator (https://potniski.sz.si/, https://www.nomago.si/vozovnice/vozni-red, https://arriva.si/ in https://www.apms.si/voznired) or use unified journey‑planning tools that combine information from multiple providers https://brezavta.si/.
On https://brezavta.si/ you can also check timetables and expected arrivals for a specific bus or railway station or stop, and, where data is available, even monitor bus locations and train delays in real time.
HOW TO BUY A TICKET
In Slovenia, the IJPP system (Integrated Public Passenger Transport) has been in operation for more than ten years. This means that with a single ticket (a contactless smart card), it is possible to travel on all modes of public transport in Slovenia—both trains and buses. The IJPP smart card can be purchased at designated sales locations, at Slovenian Railways ticket machines at Brnik Airport, or online (with home delivery).
Without an IJPP smart card, it is only possible to purchase single (one‑way) tickets, either online, from bus drivers, or at bus station ticket offices.
For online ticket purchases, the following websites are recommended: https://ijpp.arriva.si/, https://ijpp.nomago.si/ or https://eshop.sz.si/.
TYPES OF TICKETS
There are several types of tickets available:
- IJPP tickets and
- SŽ tickets
IJPP tickets are valid for travel on both trains and buses, whereas SŽ tickets are only valid on trains operated by Slovenian Railways.
More about SŽ tickets on website from Slovenian Railways.
IJPP tickets
Types of IJPP tickets
- single (one way),
- daily (unlimeted return),
- three-day,
- weekly,
- monthly,
- yearly and
- weekend family.
The purchase of IJPP tickets (except for single tickets) is only possible using an IJPP smart card.
Single tickets cost between €1.50 and €16.50, while day tickets range from €3.00 to €18.00.
With the purchase of an IJPP day ticket priced at €18, the ticket is valid for an unlimited number of journeys within the Republic of Slovenia on all modes of public transport (buses and trains) for one day. The so‑called “Slovenia Ticket” also includes urban bus transport in Ljubljana. This likewise applies to the three‑day, weekly, monthly, annual, and weekend family tickets.
The three‑day “Slovenia Ticket” costs €22, while the weekly ticket costs €36. For monthly and annual tickets, the price is significantly lower when purchasing personalised (named) tickets.
An annual ticket, which allows unlimited travel throughout Slovenia for an entire year, costs just €560.
On weekends and public holidays, a 25% discount is applied to all of the above‑mentioned tickets..
Children up to the age of 15 travel with a 50% discount, while children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge.
Pensioners, war veterans, and persons with disabilities who are residents of Slovenia may apply for a free ticket at in‑person sales locations, while secondary school pupils and students are eligible for subsidised tickets.
More info at Dujpp.si.