Getting to Slovenia

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Border Crossings
There are 61 international and local land border crossings with Italy, 47 with Austria, 4 with Hungary and 34 with Croatia. In addition to this Slovenia has three maritime and three air border posts.
Information: Tel: +386 61 140 41 77
Visas and Passports
A valid passport is sufficent for a visit to Slovenia on business or as a tourist, provided your stay does not exceed three months. Citizens of EU countries may enter Slovenia without a passport, provided they apply for a tourist pass producing their identification card or other valid personal document at the border. Anyone who is required to have a visa to enter Slovenia may obtain one at the Slovenian representatives in their country.
Information: Tel: +386 61 178 23 05

Accessibility by air
The national carrier is Adria Airways. Ljubljana airport has regular connections with almost all capitals and larger cities in Europe.

Adria Airways
Kuzmiceva 7, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 61 131 81 55
A number of foreign airlines also maintain offices in Slovenia:
Austrian Airlines
Dunajska 107, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 61 168 40 99
Swissair
Vosnjakova 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 61 317 647
Lufthansa
Slovenska 54, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 61 326 662
Airports
Slovenia has three international airports: Ljubljana-Brnik (img.), Maribor and Portoroz, plus many sports airfields.
Information:

Ljubljana Airport: Tel: +386 64 222 700
Maribor Airport: Tel: +386 62 691 790
Portoroz Airport: Tel: +386 66 79 001
Air-Taxi
Air taxis are available for tours of Slovenia, with various flights offered.
Information:
Ljubljana-Brnik, Tel: +386 64 221 441,
Portoroz, Tel: +386 66 79 359,
Lesce, Tel: +386 64 733 431.

Sea Transport
No special limits are required to sail in Slovenian territorial waters. Only valid passports of passengers and crew and other ship documents are necessary.
Information:

Splosna Plovba Piran
(Piran Shipping Company)
Obala 55, 6320 Portoroz
Tel: +386 66 73 881
Port of Koper
Vojkovo nabrezje 38, 6000 Koper
Tel: +386 66 456 100
Portoroz Marina
C. Solinarjev 8, 6320 Portoroz
Tel: +386 66 471 100

Railway Transport
Almost every town in Slovenia can be reached by train. International train connections are also good. The most important passenger trains are: the Eurocity Mimara linking Ljubljana with Germany and Italy, the IC Kras and the IC Green trains.
Information:

Ljubljana Station
Trg OF 6, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 61 1315 167
Slovenske Zeleznice
Kolodvorska 11, 1000 Ljubljana
Passenger Service:
Tel: +386 61 325 989
Ticket Office:
Tel: +386 61 1315 200

Vehicle Insurance
A green card (international vehicle insurance) must be carried by all foreign drivers on their entry into Slovenia, with the exception of those from countries with which Slovenia has a special agreement. Foreign citizens without a green card may obtain short-term insurance in Slovenia (52 DEM for 15 days, 75 DEM for 30 days).
Fuel
91 and 95 octane unleaded petrol (EUROSUPER); 98 octane petrol (leaded) (SUPER 98); diesel D1 and D2 (DIESEL).
Tolls
On motorways and in the Karavanke tunnel.
Roadside Assistance
Tel: 987 for AMZS services (the Slovenian Automobile Association). In case of accident call the police, Tel: 92. Information on road and traffic conditions is available from the AMZS Information Centre, Tel: +386 61 341 341.
Speed Limits
Motorways 120 km/h, main roads 100 km/h, other roads 80 km/h, in built-up areas 60 km/h.
Permitted Blood Alcohol Level
Up to 0.5 g/kg for drivers of private vehicles and motor bikes; 0.0 g/kg for all professional drivers.
Rent-a-Car
There are car rental agencies in all larger towns and international airports. All major companies are represented, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, ...