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Slovenia Interrail Pass
Eurail is now Interrail
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. There is now one name, Interrail, and it is available wherever you live. Your pass, bookings and account stay the same.
Up to 50% off, 24th September to 1st October
Eurail is now Interrail: one name, the same 33 countries, one place to book. To mark the change, all Global Passes and One Country Passes are up to 50% off for bookings made from Thursday 24th September to Thursday 1st October (ends 10:00 AM CEST). Passes valid for one month or longer are 50% off and shorter passes are 15% off.
Passes bought in the sale can be refunded within seven days of purchase, after which they cannot be refunded or exchanged. There is no code to enter. The discount is already applied to the prices you see.
Overview
The Interrail Slovenia Pass is the most comprehensive way to explore Slovenia, a small country wedged between Austria, Italy, Croatia and Hungary that packs in mountains, caves and a short stretch of coast.
The Interrail Slovenia Pass allows you unlimited travel on the days you choose, with the freedom to hit the tracks whenever and wherever you want. You can take as many trains as you like and there is no limit on the distance you can travel within a travel day. All of this at a fixed price.
Start in Ljubljana, which sits at the centre of the network and is small enough to walk. From there the line north runs to Lake Bled and on to Jesenice, the line east goes to Celje and Maribor, where the Old Vine has been growing against the same house on the Drava for more than four hundred years, and the line southwest heads down through the Karst to Koper on the coast.
That southwest line is the one to plan around if you came for the caves. Postojna has its own station a short walk from the cave entrance, and Divača is the stop for the Škocjan Caves. Carry on to Koper for the coast, and note that Piran itself has no railway station, so the last stretch is a bus.
For scenery, the Bohinj line from Jesenice down to Nova Gorica is the one worth a travel day on its own, running through the mountains and over the stone arch bridge at Solkan.
Two practical notes on Bled. Lesce-Bled station is on the main Ljubljana to Jesenice line and has frequent trains, but it is about four kilometres from the water with buses to cover the gap. Bled Jezero is right above the lake and walkable, but it sits on the Bohinj line with roughly one train every two hours. Check which one your train actually calls at before you set off.
You do not need a seat reservation for any train in Slovenia. On the InterCitySlovenija tilting trains between Ljubljana and Maribor it is worth booking a seat in busy periods, but it is not required, so most of the time your pass is all you need to board.
Your pass is a mobile pass, added to the Rail Planner app, so there is nothing to print or collect.
Whether you are the adventurous traveller or the avid planner, the Interrail Slovenia Pass is your pass to freedom and the key to an unforgettable trip.
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1. Pick the right rail pass | 2. Reserve your seats | 3. Activate and travel |
Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few pre-selected country/region combinations. Extensive travel plans? Try the Interrail Global Pass, offering train travel in 33 different countries. Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service selected, passenger type, and the number of rail travel days. | Taking local and regional trains allows you to explore at will. Simply board with your Interrail Slovenia Pass and choose any open seat. Slovenian trains do not require a seat reservation, which makes this one of the easier countries to travel with a pass. On the InterCitySlovenija services between Ljubljana and Maribor it is worth booking a seat at busy times, but you can still board without one. We recommend always checking your journey for any specific seat reservation requirements. | Your paper-free rail pass needs to be activated in the Rail Planner app before your first train journey or first use of a pass benefit. You have up to 11 months from buying your pass to activate it, and once a pass is activated it cannot be refunded. Don't forget to download the app before you travel, in case you do not have good internet access when you arrive. |
Comparison
Rail Passes vs. Train Tickets
Rail Passes | Train Tickets | |
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Best for discovering more than 3 cities | ✔ | ❌ |
Children usually travel free | ✔ | ❌ |
Often includes travel bonuses | ✔ | ❌ |
Seat reservations included for most trains | ❌ | ✔ |
FAQs
Eurail and Interrail were two versions of the same pass, and which one you could buy depended on where you lived. That split has gone. Since 10 September 2026 there is one name, Interrail, so the Eurail Slovenia Pass is now the Interrail Slovenia Pass. The pass works like it did before, and you can buy it wherever you live outside Slovenia. One Country Passes are not sold to residents of the country the pass covers, and we will tell you at checkout if a pass is not available where you live.
If you bought a Eurail Slovenia Pass before 10 September 2026, it stays valid for its full period and nothing you have booked needs changing.
No. The Interrail Slovenia Pass covers travel within Slovenia only. For a journey that crosses the border you will need a separate ticket, or the Interrail Global Pass, which covers 33 countries. It is also worth knowing that there is no direct rail connection between Slovenia and Italy at the moment. Travellers cross on foot or by bus between Nova Gorica and Gorizia, or take the tram from Villa Opicina into Trieste.
A rail pass is a travel document that entitles you to travel on European trains in a specific geographic area (country/countries), for a specific number of days.
Be mindful that having a rail pass doesn’t necessarily mean that you can hop on any train at will, within the geographical area covered by your rail pass. Depending on the country, the type of train and the route, you may need to purchase seat reservations at an additional cost.
Lastly, rail passes are packed with additional benefits, also known as rail pass bonuses which can range from discounted shopping in retail stores, to preferential rates on other modes of transportation like ferry or bus, to rebates on hotel nights, reduced admission at museums attractions, and more.
A rail pass and a train ticket are two completely different types of travel documents.
A train ticket is valid for a single journey between two cities. Many tickets also include a reservation, which mean that they are valid only for a specific train, on a specific date and at a given time. To learn more about tickets, read our article: tickets explained.
A rail pass, on the other hand, is good for travel in an entire geographical area (1 country, 2 countries or more). With it you can take as many train trips as you want within that geographical area, for as many travel days as you purchased, within a set period of time (the pass validity period).
A flexi pass is valid for a specific number of travel days to be used within the overall validity period of that rail pass. For example, 15 days of unlimited train travel to be used within a 2-month period. With this kind of rail pass, you can pick and choose any days (they don’t have to be consecutive) to travel within the rail pass’ validity period.
Continuous (or consecutive) rail passes such as the Interrail Global Pass, are valid for unlimited train travel during the whole duration of the pass’ validity period. In other words, with a 15-day Interrail Global Pass, you can travel for 15 consecutive days by train. Even if you don’t take the train each and every day, those days will be considered used.
A travel day on a rail pass is a 24-hour period, from midnight to midnight, during which you can take as many train journeys as you desire. Since rail passes use calendar days, journeys within 24-hours of each other but on different days will count as two travel days.
The validity period of a rail pass is the time period in which you must complete your travels with your rail pass. This period is calculated from the date stamped on the rail pass by the railway official.
With a flexi pass this period is defined as a certain number of calendar months – typically one or two.
With a continuous day pass the validity period equals the number of travel days.
In general, yes, but there are some exceptions and a few rules to keep in mind.
First, be mindful that some trains (such as high speed, scenic, and night trains) require rail pass holders to purchase reservations at an additional cost.
For international train journeys, be sure that your rail pass covers the country of departure, country of arrival, and any countries through which your train will travel.
Lastly, some private rail lines in certain countries don’t offer reservations for rail pass holders and don’t accept rail passes. In these cases, you can purchase a train ticket locally for the desired journey.