TRAVEL INFORMATION

 

Maribor and Slovenia in general is easily reached due to its geographical location in the southern part of Central Europe. You will find useful travel information including airline companies links on the official page of City of Maribor.

• by air
• by train
• by car
• taxi info
• additional info
• border formalities
• once in maribor

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By Air
Ljubljana Airport (140 kms), the capital, has regular schedule flights to most major European cities (Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, London, Moscow...). Check the Adria Airways timetable! There is a bus connection from Ljubljana Airport to Ljubljana city center (bus schedule). It is recommended to use the train from Ljubljana to Maribor (train schedule).
Maribor is very close (50 kms) to Graz, Austria's second largest city. It is only an hour away, therefore Graz Airport would be the best choice. Alternatively, you can fly to Vienna/Austria (250 kms), Zagreb/Croatia (140 kms), Venice/Italy (350 kms), or Budapest/Hungary (350 kms).


By Train
Maribor can be reached by train as there are direct trains from Austria (Vienna, Graz), Germany (Berlin, Leipzig), Italy (Venice), Hungary (Budapest) and Croatia (Zagreb). Please read the note at the end of the page.
For detailed schedule you can use the services of German Railways. The searcher enables you to search for train fares from different European cities to Maribor.
Alternatively, you can use the time table provided by Slovenian railways.


By Car

• All major European motorways via Venice (Italy), Vienna, Salzburg, Graz (Austria) or Budapest (Hungary) etc., are connected with Maribor.
• For driving direction please consult ViaMichelin route planner.

Taxi Info

Taxi companies from Maribor

Taxi Mat
Tel:	+386 (0) 80 22-77
	+386 (0) 2 230-1200
	+386 (0) 2 803-3300
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	60 – 70€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Taxi Plus
Tel:	+386 (0) 80 11-12
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	50€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Radio Taxi
Tel:	+386 (0) 8012-22
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	60€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Mikro Taxi
Tel:	+386 (0) 2 4215888
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	50€ per taxi (up to 4 person)

Taxi companies from Graz, Austria

Taxi 2400
Tel:	+43 (0) 316-2400
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	80€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Taxi 2801
Tel:	+43 (0) 316-2801
E-mail	office@taxi2801.at
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	70€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Taxi 878
Tel:	+43 (0) 316-878
E-mail:	s.loibner@taxi878graz.at
Price (Graz Airport - Maribor city center):	100€ per taxi (up to 4 person)
Taxi 889
Tel:	+43 (0) 316-889
E-mail:	taxi889@aon.at

 
Additional Info

• Motorists are required to have their headlights on all the time.
• Third party liability insurance is required for all vehicles (a "green card").
• The speed limit is 50kph in residential areas, 90kph outside and 130kph on freeways.
• Police are using stationary radars (micro-wave, laser "pistols") and mobile radars in unmarked cars.
• max. 10% over the limit is tolerated, but not in residental areas and especially not near schools (marked "SOLA")
• Drivers and ALL passengers must wear seat belts.
• Up to 0.24g/kg (0.24 promile) alcohol in blood is permitted. Police is VERY strict about this rule.
• An international driver's licence is recommended.
• In Slovenia, to use major freeways and highways you need to buy the Slovenian Vignette. Please see link for further details.

Parking

• Parking in Slovenia is relatively safe (please use the regular precautions - do not leave valuables in your car).
• Hotels usually have parking lots reserved for their guests - please ask at the reception.
• Parking lots marked with "blue line" (in the "blue zone") are not for free - please find a parking machine, which are usually very close. They take euro coins (or smaller bills) for 90 min parking.

Border Formalities
Since Slovenia is a Schengen member country, there are no boarder controls at boarders to Austria, Italy and Hungary. However, there is a boarder control at the boarder to Croatia. Border formalities are minimal and correspond to European standards. Citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Hungary and Croatia may cross the border using a valid personal identity document only. Please consult our home page on visas for the details regarding the visas.

Once in Maribor
Good maps of Maribor can be found on Google maps and in the jpg file.
In case you get lost, just ask the locals for the directions (use German or English) for your hotel.
 

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