How to get to Portorož?

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1. TRIESTE AIRPORT, ITALY

The closest international airport, Trieste in Italy, is a one-hour car journey via E70 to Portorose, Slovenia, crossing the country border between Italy and Slovenia along the route. Click here for the route

Transport from Trieste Airport to Portorose

Shuttle:

If you wish to take a shuttle, you can do it here.

Bus:

Trieste Airport boasts excellent road and motorway links, as well as a reliable network of public bus services. Upon arrival, catch bus number 51 to reach downtown Trieste. From the Trieste station, multiple buses depart daily for destinations in Slovenia. For further details, please refer to the provided resources: website.

Taxi:

There are plenty of taxis available in front of the airport. Website

Rent A Car:

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways! You can choose between several rent a car providers.

2. PULA AIRPORT, CROATIA

Small airport, but very close to Portorose is also Pula Airport in Croatia. Pula is about 1h drive to Portorose, crossing the country border between Croatia and Slovenia along the route. Click here for the route

Transport from Pula Airport to Portorose

Rent A Car:

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways! You can choose between several rent a car providers..

Taxi:

There are plenty of taxis available in front of the airport. Website

Shuttle and Bus:

You can check the details here: Website

3. LJUBLJANA AIRPORT, SLOVENIA

The nearest international airport following Trieste is Slovenia’s sole airport, Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. Situated approximately a 30-minute drive from both Ljubljana and Bled, and about 1.5 hours from Portorose and other major destinations within the country, the airport is recognized by three names: Ljubljana Airport, Brnik, or Jože Pučnik Airport. Click here for the route

Transport from Ljubljana Airport to Portorose

Shuttle: Recommended

You can find direct shuttle transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Portorose here.

From the airport, numerous public transportation options connect to the capital city, Ljubljana. Opting for public transit entails traveling to Ljubljana initially, before selecting either the bus or train to Portorose.

Bus to Ljubljana:

Find the information about bus transfer and time table here

Taxi to Ljubljana:

For taxi services click here

Rent A Car: Recommended

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways!

At the airport, you can rent a car at one of the rental car providers.

4. FRANJO TUDJMAN AIRPORT ZAGREB, CROATIA

The next nearest international airport to Portorose is Franjo Tudjman Airport in Zagreb, Croatia, which is a 2 hours and 50 minutes drive by car, crossing the country border between Croatia and Slovenia along the route. Click here for the route

Transport from Zagreb Airport to Portorose

Shuttle: Recommended

If you wish to take a shuttle, you can do it here.

Bus and train:

From the Zagreb airport, first take a ride towards the Zagreb main bus station (you can find the timetable here). The ride takes about 25 minutes. From Zagreb, continue your journey towards Ljubljana. You can find the timetable here. If you want to travel by train, take the tram no. 2 or 6 from the Zagreb bus station to the main railway station, from where there are several available daily railway connections to Slovenia that can be found here.

Rent A Car:

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways!

At the airport, you can rent a car at one of the rental car providers.

5. MARCO POLO VENICE AIRPORT, ITALY

The next nearest international airport is Marco Polo airport Venice in Italy which is 2 hours drive to Portorose, crossing the country border between Italy and Slovenia along the route. Click here for the route

Transport from Venice Airport to Portorose

Shuttle: Recommended

If you wish to take a shuttle, you can do it here.

Bus and train:

If you are travelling to Slovenia from the Venice airport (Marco Polo), you must first take an ATVO bus to Mestre railway station in Venice. Website

At the Mestre railway station in Venice, you can purchase the ticket on the bus and then locate a train bound for Trieste. To travel from Trieste to Slovenia, it is advisable to opt for a bus, as detailed earlier. Notably, the bus and railway stations in Trieste are merely separated by a road.

Rent A Car:

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways!

At the airport, you can rent a car at one of the rental car providers.

6. TREVISO AIRPORT, ITALY

The last quite close airpot is another international airport in Italy, Treviso Airport. Treviso Airport, located near Venice, serves as a convenient gateway to Portorose, Slovenia. From Treviso Airport, travelers can easily reach Portorose by taking a combination of shuttle buses and trains, providing a seamless journey to the picturesque coastal town. It is 2 hours drive to Portorose, crossing the country border between Italy and Slovenia along the route. Click here for the route

Transport from Treviso Airport to Portorose

Shuttle:

If you wish to take a shuttle, you can do it here.

Bus and train:

If you are travelling to Slovenia from the Treviso airport, you must first take an ATVO bus to Mestre railway station in Treviso. Website

At the Mestre railway station in Treviso, you can purchase the ticket on the bus and then locate a train bound for Trieste. To travel from Trieste to Slovenia, it is advisable to opt for a bus, as detailed earlier. Notably, the bus and railway stations in Trieste are merely separated by a road.

Rent A Car:

You should buy a Vignette for driving on Slovenian motorways!

At the airport, you can rent a car at one of the rental car providers.

7. OTHER NEARBY AIRPORTS

Graz – www.flughafen-graz.at

Klagenfurt – www.klagenfurt-airport.com

Salzburg – www.salzburg-airport.com


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