Slovenia Train Travel Guide

How to Buy a Train Ticket in Slovenia

A clear, practical guide for first-time visitors: mobile app, website, ticket office, ticket machine and onboard purchase.

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Travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to explore Slovenia. The railway network connects Ljubljana with many popular destinations, and there are several ways to buy a ticket before you travel.

In this guide, you will learn how to purchase a ticket using the Grem z vlakom mobile app, the passenger website, a station ticket office or a ticket machine. You will also learn how to read the information screen inside the train and what to check before boarding.

📱 Easiest for many visitorsUse the mobile app to search, pay and keep the ticket on your phone.

🚉 Best for personal helpBuy at a staffed ticket office and tell the employee your destination.

🎟 Independent optionUse a ticket machine where one is available.

⚠️ Before boardingCheck the date, route, platform and ticket conditions.

Irlenys Travels recommendation For most first-time visitors, the Grem z vlakom app is the most convenient option because the route search, payment and digital ticket are kept in one place. Keep your phone charged and open the real ticket when the inspector asks to see it.

Option 1

Buy Your Ticket with the Mobile App

The official Slovenian Railways passenger app is called Grem z vlakom, which means “I’m going by train”. It allows passengers to search routes, compare departures, purchase tickets and show a digital ticket during inspection.

Download the appOpen the App Store or Google Play, search for “Grem z vlakom” and install it.
Choose your languageOpen the app and select English if the interface is not already displayed in English.
Enter your journeySelect your departure station, destination, travel date and approximate departure time.
Compare the connectionsCheck departure and arrival times, total journey duration and whether a transfer is required.
Select the correct ticketChoose one-way or return and confirm the passenger details and travel class.
Complete the paymentFollow the payment instructions and wait until the confirmation appears.
Open “My Tickets”Before boarding, open the purchased ticket and make sure its code can be displayed.
Show the ticket on the trainWhen the inspector arrives, present the ticket on your phone and keep it available until the journey is complete.

Important A screenshot of the route is useful as a backup reference, but it may not replace the actual digital ticket. Open the purchased ticket when requested.

Information screen inside a Slovenian train showing Podhom — Inside a Slovenian train: the onboard screen displays journey information and the next station.

On the train

How to Read the Information Screen

The onboard display can help you confirm that you are travelling in the correct direction and prepare before your stop.

DestinationThe train’s main destination normally appears near the top of the screen.

Next stationLook for “Naslednja postaja” or “Next station”. In the photograph, the next stop is Podhom.

Train numberThe service number may appear in one corner of the display.

Current timeThe time may appear near the lower part of the screen.

📷 A practical observation from the journey The onboard screen is especially useful when you are unfamiliar with Slovenian station names. Watch the display, listen for announcements and prepare your belongings a few minutes before your stop.

Option 2

Buy the Ticket Online

Open the passenger websiteGo to the official Slovenian Railways passenger website.
Enter your routeAdd the departure and destination stations.
Select the date and timeChoose your travel date and approximate departure time.
Compare the available connectionsReview departure times, transfers and journey duration.
Choose the ticket typeEnter the requested passenger information.
Pay for the ticketComplete the payment process.
Save the confirmationKeep the ticket available on your phone for the journey.

Option 3

Buy at the Station Ticket Office

At larger stations, you can go to the ticket office and tell the employee your destination. Arrive early, especially when it is your first time using the station or when the journey includes a transfer.

English	One ticket to Bled, please.
Slovenian	Eno vozovnico do Bleda, prosim.
Return ticket	Povratno vozovnico do Bleda, prosim.

Option 4

Use a Ticket Machine

Choose the languageSelect the language you prefer.
Confirm the departure stationMake sure the correct starting station is displayed.
Enter the destinationUse the station name shown in the official timetable.
Choose the travel dateCheck the date carefully before continuing.
Select one-way or returnChoose the ticket that matches your plans.
Review the price and journeyConfirm all details before paying.
Pay and collect the ticketTake the printed ticket or save the digital ticket, depending on the machine.

Important question

Can You Buy a Ticket on the Train?

You should normally buy your ticket before boarding. Onboard purchase may be permitted when the departure station does not have an open ticket office or a working ticket machine. When ticket sales were available at the station, an additional charge may apply.

Do not rely on onboard purchase Ticket conditions can depend on the station and service. Check the official information before travelling whenever possible.

Travel smarter

Essential Tips Before You Travel

🕒 Check the timetable again on the morning of your journey.
🚉 Look for platform changes and replacement buses.
🔋 Keep your phone charged and increase the screen brightness for inspection.
📸 Save a screenshot of the route, but open the actual ticket when requested.
🔁 Allow extra time when your journey includes transfers.
🔤 Use station names exactly as they appear in the official timetable.
🎟 Keep the ticket until the entire journey is complete.
👀 Watch the onboard screen and listen for announcements.

Quick Travel Checklist

Before boarding	On the train
☐ Ticket purchased	☐ Watch the information screen
☐ Correct date and route	☐ Listen for announcements
☐ Phone charged	☐ Prepare before your stop
☐ Platform confirmed	☐ Keep your ticket accessible

Frequently asked questions

Train Ticket FAQ

What is the easiest way to buy a train ticket in Slovenia?

For many first-time visitors, the mobile app is the simplest option because it combines route search, payment and the digital ticket.

Do I need to print my ticket?

The guide describes keeping the purchased ticket on your phone. Make sure it can be opened and displayed when the inspector requests it.

What should I check before boarding?

Confirm the route, date, departure time and platform. Keep your phone charged and your ticket accessible.

How do I know when to leave the train?

Watch the information screen, listen for announcements and prepare a few minutes before your station.

Ready to Explore Slovenia?

Now you know the main ways to buy a train ticket and what to check before your journey. Travel prepared, enjoy the view and let the next adventure begin. 🌍🚆