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Slovenia

  • Retro Istria Express: A Nostalgic Night Train from Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Koper ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

    Retro Istria Express: A Nostalgic Night Train from Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ to Koper ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

    Excerpt

    I boarded the Retro Istria Express, Hungaryโ€™s seasonal summer night train to the Adriatic. The 1960s-era carriages lived up to the โ€œRetroโ€ label, with wood panelled sleeping cars, pink curtains, and a sense of nostalgia running throughout. Accommodation ranged from basic seated compartments to four-berth couchettes, and my private sleeping-car compartment. All with great views…


    European Train Travel, Hungary, Scenic Trips, Sleeper Trains, Slovenia, Train Travel

    February 8, 2026
    10โ€“15 minutes
  • EuroCity Sava: A Trip Back in Time from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท

    EuroCity Sava: A Trip Back in Time from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท

    Excerpt

    As new trains transform Sloveniaโ€™s railways, only a few classic locomotive-hauled services remain -including the EuroCity Sava. This cross-border train offers a rare glimpse of old-style travel along the scenic Sava river. I boarded it this summer to experience the journey before it potentially changes for good.


    Croatia, European Train Travel, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Slovenia

    November 29, 2025
    9โ€“13 minutes
  • Sloveniaโ€™s Scenic Adventure โ€“ The Bohinj Railway Motorail ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

    Sloveniaโ€™s Scenic Adventure โ€“ The Bohinj Railway Motorail ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

    Excerpt

    Slovenia’s motorail service links Nova Gorica and Bohinjska Bistrica along the scenic Bohinj railway. Travelling on this train offers more than A to B, with its open windows and onboard museum. The service operates five daily departures, making it an efficient and enjoyable way to transport vehicles and passengers alike.


    Alpine, European Train Travel, Hidden Gems, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel

    September 7, 2025
    11โ€“16 minutes
  • Villa Opicina (Trieste) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น to Rijeka ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท – the inaugural run of the new direct train from Italy to Croatia!

    Villa Opicina (Trieste) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น to Rijeka ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท – the inaugural run of the new direct train from Italy to Croatia!

    Excerpt

    Italy and Croatia are now connected with a brand new, direct train. Take a trip with me on the inaugural train from Villa Opicina (Trieste) to Rijeka operated by the ground-breaking Stadler FLIRT of the Slovenian Railways. Expect great views and Slovenian hospitality onboard.


    Croatia, European Train Travel, Italy, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel

    April 28, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

    EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

    Excerpt

    The EuroCity Emona train is a once daily cross-border service for travel between Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The ride offers scenic views and a very unique dining car experience!


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel

    April 6, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • InterCity Slovenia-style! Scenic run from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Maribor ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ by Pendolino train

    InterCity Slovenia-style! Scenic run from Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Maribor ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ by Pendolino train

    Excerpt

    A spectacular journey through Slovenia onboard the futuristic InterCity Slovenia pendolino trains that tilt on corners to reduce journey times!


    European Train Travel, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel

    November 25, 2023
    4โ€“6 minutes
  • EuroNight Lisinski: Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ and Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท by sleeper train

    EuroNight Lisinski: Stuttgart ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช and Munich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช to Ljubljana ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ and Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท by sleeper train

    Excerpt

    Named after the Croatian composer, the EuroNight Lisinski provides a time-effective link from Stuttgart to the Croatian capital with Croatian sleeping cars, also stopping in the cities of Munich and Ljubljana. An exciting journey – but what was the experience like?


    Austria, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Slovenia, Train Travel

    October 21, 2023
    6โ€“9 minutes

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