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SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE If you are planning to arrive by plane:

Maribor can be best reached from nearest Airport in . Other two alternative airports are Airport – Jože Pučnik Airport Ljubljana and Airport in Croatia.

Travelling to Maribor SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE

Additional info:

Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH Flughafenstraße 51, 8073 , Austria T: +43 (0) 316 2902 -172 W: http://www.flughafen-graz.at/ E: [email protected]

Aerodrom Ljubljana d.d., Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana Zg. Brnik 130a, 4210 Brnik-aerodrom, T: +386 (0)4 20 61 981, T: +386 (0)4 20 61 000, F: +386 (0)4 20 21 220 W: http://www.lju-airport.si/ E: [email protected]

Zagreb Airport Pleso bb, p.p.40, 10150 Zagreb, Croatia T: +385 1 4562 170 W: http://www.zagreb-airport.hr/ E: [email protected]

If you are planning to arrive by train:

You can travel by train to Maribor from: › -Graz-Maribor () › Venice Santa Lucia-Ljubljana-Maribor (EuroCity Casanova) › Zagreb-Dobova-Zidani most--Pragersko-Maribor › Budapest -Šentgotard-Graz-Maribor › Budapest-Blatno jezero-Hodoš--Ormož--Pragersko-Maribor › Budapest-Murakerestur-Zagreb-Maribor

The only way to get to Maribor by train is from the north (Graz, Vienna) or from the south (Ljubljana, Zagreb). All relevant information (timetables, fares) can be found on the webpage of Slovenia's national train operator, Slovenske železnice. If coming from the north, try the Austrian Railway website.

Those who will be taking the train to Maribor from the direction of either Ljubljana or Zagreb should check with the conductors whether they have to change at the junction called 'Zidani most'. With some trains, that will not be necessary; however, it is better to check so as to avoid going in the wrong direction and losing time.

Additional info: Partizanska cesta 50, 2000 Maribor T: +386 (0)2 292 21 64 W: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passengers/slovenia E: [email protected]

ÖBB Graz-Hauptbahnhof Europaplatz 4, 8020 Graz T: +43 316 93000-404, 515 W: http://www.oebb.at E: [email protected]

Travelling to Maribor SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE

If you are planning to arrive with car:

By car you can travel to the region of Maribor:

› from the direction of Ljubljana on the A1/E57 › from the direction of Graz on the A9/E57 › from the direction of Zagreb on the A4/E57 › from the direction of Budapest on the A5/A1/E57 › from the direction of Trieste on the A3/ A1/E57 › from the direction of on the road B80/B70 › from the direction of Villach on the B80/B70/E66/B83

For those who will be arriving by car you should know that for using motorways in Republic of Slovenia use of Vignette is mandatory! For more info about Vignette System in Republic of Slovenia check:

› http://www.dars.si › http://www.amzs.si

Arriving to Maribor from Italy:

Crossing border in Fernetti (ITA) / Sezana (SLO) Distance: 212 km Durration: 2:07 hrs

Arriving to Maribor from Austria:

Crossing border in Spielfeld (AUT) / Sentilj (SLO) Distance: 18 km Durration: 14 min

Arriving to Maribor from Hungary:

Crossing border in Dobri (HUN) / Pince (SLO) Distance: 87 km Durration: 57 min

Travelling to Maribor SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE Arriving to Maribor from Croatia:

Crossing border in Gornji Macel Distance: 43 km Durration: 36 min

Distances to Maribor from some other cities in Europe:

› Graz 69 km (Airport Graz 64km) › Zagreb 115 km (Airport Zagreb 118km) › Ljubljana 123 km (Airport Ljubljana 152km) › Budapest 492 km › Trieste 216 km › Munich 493 km › 595 km › Salzburg 352 km › Vienna 255 km

Public transport service and Taxi/Shuttle service:

Airport Graz Austria:

Graz Airport in neighbouring Austria is a 45-minute drive north of Maribor. It serves fewer international destinations than Ljubljana Airport. However, it offers regular and frequent flights to several big connection airports (Munich, , Vienna). The easiest and cheapest way to reach Maribor from Graz Airport is by train. The train station (Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen) is within walking distance of the terminal. Even though the railway line south leads straight to Maribor, it is usually necessary to change at the last station (Spielfeld-Strass) before the border. Exceptions are international trains from Vienna to Ljubljana or Zagreb. A one-way ticket from the airport to Maribor costs around 17€. It is also possible to take a taxi to Maribor. The transfer from Graz Airport will cost you approximately 70€ (Slovene taxi).

Taxi and shuttle services at Airport Graz: - http://www.flughafen-graz.at - http://www.oebb.at - http://www.verbundlinie.at

Airport Ljubljana:

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is the only airport in Slovenia with regular international service. The airport is located some 25 minutes drive north of Ljubljana. It serves most major European cities and airports. Regular hourly bus transfers (45 min.) to the Ljubljana train and coach station are available. A one-way ticket for bus shuttle costs around 4€. The train and coach station is situated in the centre of Ljubljana. A taxi transfer on the same route costs approximately 35€. The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Maribor is then by train (10-15€). The transfer from Ljubljana Airport will cost you approximately 180€ (Slovene taxi).

Taxi and shuttle services at Airport Ljubljana:

- http://www.lju-airport.si - http://airporttaxi.si - http://www.zup-prevozi.eu/en/home.html - http://www.airport-taxitransfer.com/2011/en/transfer-service - http://www.zrihtaj.si/taxi-en.html

Travelling to Maribor SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE Airport Zagreb Croatia:

Zagreb Airport is a 1½ hour drive from Maribor. It serves most main European cities and airports. The easiest way to get from Zagreb to Maribor is by train. The journey takes between 2½–3 hours and costs approximately 13€. (Transfer by bus from Zagreb Airport to the main coach station in Zagreb requires an additional 30 minutes and costs approximately 3€.)

Taxi and shuttle services at Airport Zagreb: - http://www.zagreb-airport.hr - http://www.plesoprijevoz.hr - http://www.akz.hr

Arriving to Maribor from Italy

Those who will be taking the train to Maribor should check with the conductors whether they have to change at the junction called 'Zidani most'. With some trains, that will not be necessary; however, it is better to check so as to avoid going in the wrong direction and losing time.

Arriving to Maribor from Austria

Best option for travelling with train is taking a train from Vienna (Graz) to Maribor which will take about 3:45 hrs (1 hr). Prices for the tickets are unfortunately not available on offical Austrian Railways for which you should contact customer service. The link will provide info about ticket prices, depature times and any available discounts for returning tickets from Maribor to Vienna (Graz).

Arriving to Maribor from Hungary

There are two posibilities for traveling to Maribor from Hungary with train. The best way is to departure on 30.1. in Budapest-Keleti and travel directly to Maribor (Ljubljana) via Vienna-Meidling station. Train leaves Budapest at 13:10 and arrives in Maribor at around 19:40. This train then continues to Ljubljana. Ticket for one way juorney is approximately 35,00€ and will take about 6:20 hrs.

Arriving to Maribor from Croatia

For exact time of departure and timetable you should contact Croatian railways directly. Those who will be taking the train to Maribor should check with the conductors whether they have to change at the junction called 'Zidani most' in Slovenia. With some trains, that will not be necessary; however, it is better to check so as to avoid going in the wrong direction and losing time. The journey takes about 2:45 hrs, it depends on if the train is direct or you have to change at ‘Zidani most’. One way ticket from Maribor to Zagreb will cost you around 18,50€ referring to .

Those who will be taking the train to Maribor from the direction of either Ljubljana or Zagreb should check with the conductors whether they have to change at the junction called 'Zidani most' or not.

If you will arrive to city of Maribor by train you can eather use Taxi service or walk to the Hotel Piramida**** which is approximately 400 meters away.

Travelling to Maribor SETECEC 2013 HOW TO ARRIVE For international bus connections with Maribor you should check official web site of Veolia transport Slovenia which is providing and organizing international bus services.

If choosing public bus you should also check for more information about bus lines and prices or time tables the official web site of Marprom company which is the public transport operator in the city of Maribor.

When arriving to the main Rail station or main Bus station on Mlinska street in the city of Maribor you can use Taxi service to arrive to the Hotel Piramida**** or walk. The distance from main Bus station to the Hotel Piramida**** is around 150 meters.

When arriving in Maribor using public transport you can use taxi service for transport from the station to the hotel on main Railway station or main Bus station.

Start-op fee is on avarge about 0,90€ and every drivin kilometer is about 0,90-0,95€. For more info check web site of main taxi service operator in Maribor.

For travelers that will arrive to Maribor with personal car all Hotels provide private parking places.

Important: Use on Vignettes on Slovenian motorways is mandatory!

For any further information about travelling and transport please contact Prof. Domen Verber ([email protected]).

Travelling to Maribor