LOCAL INFORMATION


How to get to Ljubljana


Ljubljana is easily accessible by all means of transport.



Travelling by plane


Ljubljana International Airport Brnik, situated 25 km northwest of the city is connected with all major European cities and airports. Adria Airways is Slovene national air carrier that has links and associations with British Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Air Italia, Swiss Air and other major international airline carriers.

For intercontinental flights we kindly recommend a connected flight via Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London, or Paris.



Other neighbouring international airports


Austria (Klagenfurt, 79 km or Graz, 160 km)
Croatia (Zagreb, 135 km)
Italy (Trieste, 120 km)



Airport assistance


Bus transport from Ljubljana Airport to the City is regularly available on a daily basis. Participants advising Kompas Travel Agency of their flight details will be met and assisted upon arrival. Transfers from Ljubljana International Airport Brnik to Ljubljana downtown (25km) will be available for cost of 20 EUR.



Airport transfer


Cost of transportation from major airports to Ljubljana


Destination
Brnik - Ljubljana
Klagenfurt - Ljubljana
Graz - Ljubljana
Vienna- Ljubljana
Zagreb - Ljubljana
Trieste- Ljubljana
Venice - Ljubljana


Cost (EUR)
20      
50      
100      
140      
58      
55      
105      

The price includes a one-way ticket for one person. “VAT” is included in the price.



Travelling with the low fares Airlines (Rayanair, Go, Easy jet ...)


The closest airports to Ljubljana are Graz, Klagenfurt, Trieste and Venice.



Travelling by train


Ljubljana can be reached by train from all major European cities via Munich, Vienna, Graz, Zagreb, Trieste and Budapest.



Travelling by motorway:



From the North:

From the East:
From the Southeast:
From the West:


Austria - Klagenfurt 79 km, Graz 160 km, Vienna 387 km,
Germany - Munich 390 km
Hungary - Budapest 491 km
Croatia - Zagreb 135 km
Italy - Trieste 90 km, Venice 220 km, Milan 520 km



Local transportation


Regular transport services in Ljubljana function from 05:00 hours to 23:00 hours. Bus fares are paid by cash on buses or by plastic tokens (eton) available at a reduced price in the Post Office and at the Congress registration desk. All bus fares are identical in payment regardless of the distance travelled. For bus trips outside Ljubljana we recommend you to contact the main bus station (tel. 306 5200) or the Congress registration desk.



Taxis


A taxi service is available day and night.

Taxis may be booked by telephoning: 9700, 9701, and 9702.



Car parking


It is very difficult to find parking in the city centre. We kindly suggest you to use car parking outside the centre and use the bus transport instead. The car parking with limited number of places will be available for the duration of the Congress close to the Congress Center in Trg Republike square parking lot at the cost of 12 EURO /day.



Shopping


Opening hours from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 20.00. Some shops are open continually from 09.00 to 19.00 h. Most shops are closed on Saturday after 13.00 h and all day on Sunday.



Electricity


220-230V



Health Insurance


All participants are advised to insure against any medical expenses, accidents and damage to private property, since the Local Organising Committee cannot be held responsible for any such problem.