Ljubljana — Local services in Upravna Enota Ljubljana

Does the job, although the station should have better facilities.

Both of the 2 different restrooms were smelly and the hand dryer is often not working. At least they don't charge for the use.

After the ticket office closes at 10pm, you can only buy the ticket on the train (ONLY cash 🤬) or online on their website. The waiting room is closed between 10PM and 5AM, just like the ticket office. I think that is absolutely unacceptable, because if the train is later in the night, it can be VERY VERY unpleasant to wait outside in the cold.

At the station, there are a few coffee bars, although many close early in the evening and 2 bars are open until 10pm. Luggage storage and car rental are available at the station. As for other facilities, there is a newspaper shop, 2 balkan fast food stores, two bakeries and a McDonald's. If you want a snack in the late evening, you really have only 2 options: McD and a balkan fast food shop (the one next to track 1).

The station is connected to the city's bus network, although the bus frequency is not that good, especially on Sundays, when you can easily wait 40 or 50 min for a bus to come. Avoid the buses on friday afternoons, as they are usually really crowded and get delayed because of the high traffic on the roads. I recommend you to use the bikesharing system. It is very cheap and you can bypass all the traffic on the bike lanes. Unfortunately, the ticket for the city's transport system can be only bought on the machine next to the bus station. It's such a missed opportunity that you can't buy a transportation ticket at the train station's ticket office.

All and all, they have a lot to learn from their northern...

It's a beautiful station. 12 tracks. And still uses the original old Station building. Information is on the OLD BUILDING at the very end of track 1. Ticket desk, national and international desks. Also cafe and city maps. Toilets. Go to platform 1, go up via the stairs or lift. walk to it's end. The old building is there. If by platform 12, also some toilets (clean, FREE) and a 2 SMALL ticket offices that closes from 12.30-14.30 but seemed closed at all times when I tried to get info. Needing buses, the Bus Terminal is outside platform 1 as well. Includes buses to the Airport. For directions, the old Town is also on platform 1 exit. If need a hotel recommendation, we booked Austrian Trend. It is a 15 bus ride on a straight road. Fantastic place, 4* and the same prices as the small hotels in the old town. Local Buses need a travelcard you can get in any hotel, €2 for the card, add value €1.30 each journey. You can buy ONE card, load with money and can be used to pay for 2 people, just tell the driver once in the bus, he will charge twice from the card. Make sure you reserve a seat. From here costs very little, and it is essential as we found out, trains come missing carriages and gets really full. The new double decker trains have wifi. The old stock doesn't. And the really old carriages are like a museum, take pictures. AIRPORT buses run from outside the station. A small "kiosk" sells the tickets for their buses. For fun, at the station, try to buy a drink from the vending machines. Only coins, no cards. But each coin needs catapulting into the machine, got there in the end for my Redbull....

Ljubljana’s main railway station, originally opened in 1848, is one of the oldest in the region. While the building reflects its historical roots, it remains functionally maintained and continues to serve as the city’s primary hub for domestic and international train travel.

However, the station’s age does show in certain aspects. Notably, there is no elevator access from the underground passage to the platforms, making it less convenient for travelers with heavy luggage or mobility needs. While a conveyor belt system was once installed to help with this, it is no longer operational.

That said, a modernization project is already underway. A new station complex is in development, aiming to bring improved accessibility, better facilities, and a more modern travel experience in the coming years.

Despite the current limitations, Ljubljana station still offers essential services, and the staff are generally helpful. It functions as a central and practical gateway to...