Slovenia Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Coach/bus: There is a good bus network, which functions throughout Ljubljana and connects the capital with all major towns and cities. Ljubljana city buses are run by Avtobusna Postaja (AP) (tel: 090 934 230; website: www.ap-ljubljana.si). AP also run local services in many other urban areas and longer distance routes within the country.
Regulations: Speed limits are 50kph (31mph) in cities, 90kph (56mph) on roads outside residential areas, 100kph (62mph) on roads reserved to motor traffic and 130kph (80mph) on motorways. School buses cannot be overtaken. Seat belts are compulsory (including in the back, if provided). Dimmed headlights must be turned on at all times while driving (even during the day).
Emergency breakdown service: AMZS (tel: 1987).
Documentation: Full national driving licences with a photograph are accepted. An International Green Card for non-EU members can be purchased at the border. International car insurance is mandatory.
In July 2009, the six-month vignette (toll sticker) was discontinued for cars and vans. They are available annually. Vignettes are required in order to use the motorways and express roads in Slovenia and can be purchased from petrol stations.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Road | Rail | |
| Portoroz | 1.45 | - |
| Maribor | 2.00 | 2.30 |
| Bled | 0.45 | 1.15 |
| Murska Sobota | 3.00 | 3.30 |
| Novo Mesto | 1.00 | 1.30 |
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