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|hitch = <rating country='si' /good>|neighbour = [[ItalyAustria]], [[AustriaCroatia]], [[Hungary]], [[CroatiaItaly]]}}__TOC__'''Slovenia''' is a country in '''Central Europe''' according to wikipedia, alternatively part of [[Southern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but today people seem to be more afraid of hitchhikers. But still, it is quite popular. From the capital, [[Ljubljana]], it is possible to easily hitchhike to the north ([[Maribor]], [[Austria]]), to the east ([[Croatia]], [[Zagreb]]) still very doable and to the South (Postojna, [[Italy]])safe. It is the best Drivers are happy to use highways entrances, see a hitchhiker and to hold a sign marking your destinationwill tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. Hitchhiking People in Slovenia usually speak English (at least the rural areas is even easier, basics) but German and a ride can be found even in Italian (on the smallest roads. Major roads (motorwayscost) are always can also come in a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorwayhandy.

On motorway service areasHitchiking close to highways will take you far and fast, but if you have enough time, standing with use it to hitchhike on the small roads. Slovenia can offer you a sign seems lot to work better than asking people, especially if see on its small territory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you don't speak Sloveniancan get from the foot of the Alps to the Adriatic sea or the Pannonian basin in about 3h ride.

From the capital city [[Ljubljana]], it is easy to hitchhike to the '''north-east''' ([[Maribor]], [[Celje]], [[Murska Sobota]], [[Vienna]], [[Graz]] ([[Austria]]), [[Hungary]]), '''Airportnorth-west'''* ([[Jesenice]], [[Bled]], [[Villach]], [[Salzburg]] ([[Austria]]), [[Germany]]), '''south-east''' ([[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]])) and '''south-west''' ([[Postojna]], [[Koper]], [[Spodnji Brnik|Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportItaly]]). Your best choice would be to use highway entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. For more info, check out the page Hitchwiki Ljubljana.Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and it is possible to get a pick even on the smallest roads. Highways are always in a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway.

You can find The highway rest stops, standing with a lot of offers for ride shares at [http://www.prevoz.org prevoz.org/]sign seems to work better than asking people, in especially if you don't speak Slovenian only. You need to register  ====Important roads in order Slovenia===={{E|57}} - Ljubljana to view the contact details. Car sharing is widespread among Slovenian students, the majority of which migrate weekly between their hometowns eastern Austria {{E|61}} - Italy and university cities (western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana,  {{E|59}} - Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria {{E|51}} - costline {{Aat|2}} - Ljubljana to eastern Croatia {{Aat|5}} - Maribor to Hungary == International airports ==*[[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]] - locals call it by its old name Brnik*[[Maribor, Koper, Nova Gorica). The prices are normally fair. The unwritten rule is that a ride covering about a 100 km should not cost more than 5 €, which is cheaper than public transport. Edvard Rusjan Airport]]Some key words: od (from), do (to), ponujeni prevozi (offering a ride), iskalci prevozov (looking for a ride), mednarodni prevozi (international rides), zjutraj (in the early morning), dopoldne (in the morning), popoldne (in the afternoon), zvečer (in the evening), ponoči (at night). *[[Portorož Airport]]

Sometimes drivers Since Slovenia is a part of Schengen, borders with Austria, Hungary and Italy are not a problem. Usually you just pass them without stopping, but sometimes the police would stop the vehicles and ask for documents (ID is enough for EU citizens). It is a little bit more strict on the Croatian border, because the country is not a part of Schengen yet. You'll usually get stuck in the line of cars, waiting time depends on the traffic. When leaving the country, don't forget that friendly Croatia and they Hungary don't wish use Euro(€) as their currencies, but '''Croatian Kuna''' and '''Hungarian Forint'''. You can exchange Euros in banks or post offices.  If you want to pass the border, but get a pick to towns or villages close by, you can take trains or busses to pass it. It is not very expensive, especially at the weekend. https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad The link above takes you to the '''Slovenian Railways page'''. There you abroadcan find all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually departing from Ljubljana and skipping small stations), as well as local lines, sometimes they even leave many of which can take you just before over the border crossingas well. It is also the last way out, if you get stuck somewhere. (stay strong<3) Of course, you can always use Flixbus or any other bus line too. But don  '''Border towns/ villages that might help:'''t worry! If you are going to Italy AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA ([[Trieste]]Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, [[Venice]]Ptuj), your best option is to hitchhike till the border city HUNGARY (SezanaMurska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava) Crossing from there take Slovenia to Austria : Border crossing is a bus very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (€1.90because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) till so the Italian village of Villa Opicinawhole highway sees you clearly. From there you can take There is also plenty of buses space for drivers to Trst (Trieste) pick you up. == Useful information ==As everywhere in Europe, it it not allowed and continue very dangerous to Venice'''cross the highway''' in Slovenia. From begining of December 2011Also be careful about crossing the red lights in Slovenian cities, you'll get a 20-40€ fine, if you get caught. there  '''Wildcamping''' in Slovenia is no train officially not allowed, but the law is usually not enforced. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic camping rules, people won't mind you. You can also go from Sežana house to house and ask for a place to Villa Opicina set up the tent in the garden. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well. '''Tips''' are not mandatory or any other connection from Slovenia expected in restaurants, but it is always nice to Italytip, if you're happy with the service.[http://wwwSlovenians often tip in bars.rtvslo There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian.si'''Živjo''' (Ž is pronouced /tureavantureˈʒeː/prevozna-sredstva/ukinjen-vlak-ki-je-vozil-med-ljubljano-) is used in-benetkami/272637 Reference]. Border is also not a problem anymoreLjubljana and surrondings, because there and '''Zdravo''' is schengen rule and no border crossings any moredominant around Maribor. If you want You can make a good impression by knowing the difference between the two;) == Personal Experiences == ''Hitchhiked east to hitchike west in winter 2023. Waiting times where usually less than 15 minutes and everyone was happy to see a hitchiker. Wildcamped without problems '' - [[TriesteUser:ianmenendez|Ian]] or further  ''Hitchhiked east to [[Italy]]west in summer 2023, walk on main road left everything and everybody was great except when crossing from train Hungary. The area near Pince was quite unpopulated (stuck for about twelve hours at Lendava petrol station towards BTC sign, thumbing at sunset and sunrise in the same spot after a nap in the local graveyard) and try instead ended up stringing together a few local rides of a few minutes to get to catch a ride Murska Subota, then got to [[Trieste]] or Villa OpicinaLjubljana in two rides. This On one ride, a Hungarian told me that "hitchhiking is not best hitchhiking spot, but I didnt found betterpart of Slovenian culture" and that they aren't of hitchhikers as much as other countries.'' --[[User:Cro gavranVinteuil|Cro gavranVinteuil]] 22:11, 21 April 2012 (CEST) == Nomadwiki & Trashwiki == {{nomadwiki}}  

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