Rail Europe has announced new train routes connecting Slovenia to major European cities. Available through RailAPI, RailFlash and RailPortal, these routes open up Slovenia’s destinations to partners worldwide, complementing the existing offers on Raileurope.com and the Rail Europe app.
Travel agencies and partners will gain access to new ÖBB-operated routes, including: Trieste from/to Ljubljana (with stops in Celje, Pragersko, Lasko, Zidani Most, Trbovlje and Zagorje, for instance); Graz from/to Ljubljana; Vienna from/to Ljubljana; Vienna from/to Maribor; Zurich from/to Ljubljana; Munich from/to Ljubljana; and Budapest from/to Ljubljana.
Known for its mountains and lakes, wines, castles and captivating cities, Slovenia’s tourism has reached record levels, reflecting its growing appeal among global travelers. According to the Slovenian government, 2023 was the most successful year for tourism, with 6.19 million visitors (+5.5 percent vs. 2022) and 16.13 million overnight stays (+3.5 percent). Foreign tourists accounted for 72 percent of all overnight stays, with Ljubljana experiencing a 20 percent increase in visitors. Germany, Austria and Italy were the top inbound markets, highlighting the demand for enhanced rail connectivity to the country.
The new routes not only connect Slovenia to neighboring countries but also offer a gateway to discovering the wider European continent. With the added convenience of Rail Europe’s Multi Providers feature, travel partners can now book multi-leg journeys seamlessly across various European rail networks. For those keen on exploring more of Slovenia and its landscapes, the Eurail/Interrail Slovenia Pass provides an excellent way to travel seamlessly across the country.
For more information, visit www.raileurope.com.
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