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{{infobox Country|in = Southern Europe|map = <map lat='46.1' lng='15' zoom='7' view='0' country='Slovenia'/>|language = Slovenian|capital = [[Ljubljana]]|pop = 2,089,310|currency = Euro (€)|hitch = <good>|neighbour = [[Austria]], [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Italy]]}} __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 popularstill very doable and safe. From the capital, [[Ljubljana]], it is possible Drivers are happy to easily hitchhike to the north see a hitchhiker and will tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. People in Slovenia usually speak English ([[Maribor]], [[Austria]]), to at least the east ([[Croatia]], [[Zagreb]]basics) but German and to Italian(on the South (Postojna, [[Italy]]cost). It is the best to use highways entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and a ride can be found even also come in the smallest roadshandy.

== Cities Hitchiking close to highways will take you far and their car plate's signs ==* [[Ljubljana]]fast, but if you have enough time, use it to hitchhike on the small roads. Slovenia can offer you a lot to see on its small territory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you can get from the foot of the capital – “LJ”* [[Maribor]] – “MB”* [[Koper]] – “KP”* [[Celje]]Alps to the Adriatic sea in about 3h ride, [[Velenje]] - "CE"* [[Krsko]] – “KK”* [[Kranj]] (Bled and Bohinj direction) – “KR”* [[Postojna]] – “PO”* [[Slovenj Gradec]] – “SG”* [[Murska Sobota]] (direction [[Hungary]]) – “MS”* [[Nova Gorica]] (direction [[Italy]]) – “GO”* [[Novo Mesto]] – “NM”or to Pannonian basin in 5h.

You can find a lot of From the capital city [[Ljubljana]], it is easy to hitchhike to the '''north-east''' ([[Maribor]], [[Celje]], [[Vienna]], [[Graz]] ([[Austria]]), [[Hungary]]), '''north-west''' ([[Jesenice]], [[Bled]], [[Villach]], [[Salzburg]] ([[Austria]]), [[Germany]]), '''south-east''' ([[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]])) and '''south-west''' ([[Postojna]], [[http://www.prevoz.org offers for hitchhikersKoper]] at , [[http://wwwItaly]]).prevozYour best choice would be to use highway entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination.org prevozFor more info, check out the page Hitchwiki Ljubljana.org]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 Slovene onlya good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway. You need  The highway rest stops, standing with a sign seems to register work better than asking people, especially if you don't speak Slovenian. ====Important roads in order Slovenia===={{E|57}} - Ljubljana to eastern Austria {{E|61}} - Italy and western croatia to western Austria passing Ljubljana {{E|59}} - Eastern Croatia to eastern Austria {{E|51}} - costline {{Aat|2}} - Ljubljana to view the contact detailseastern Croatia {{Aat|5}} - Maribor to Hungary == Regions and their number plates == [[File:hhlj. Make sure that jpg|right|thumb|250px|A hitchhiker holding a sign with the price they ask number plate code for is fair Ljubljana'']] {| class="wikitable sortable"|- It can sometimes be higher then the price of the train!Region's capital || Code || Other towns|-| [[Celje]] || CE || [[Velenje]]|-| [[Koper]] || KP || [[Izola]]|-| [[Kranj]] || KR || [[Jesenice]], [[Škofja Loka]]|-| [[Krško]] || KK |||-| [[Ljubljana]] || LJ || [[Domžale]], [[Kamnik]]|-| [[Maribor]] || MB || [[Ptuj]]|-| [[Murska Sobota]] || MS |||-| [[Nova Gorica]] || GO |||-| [[Novo Mesto]] || NM |||-| [[Postojna]] || PO |||-| [[Slovenj Gradec]] || SG |||} == International airports ==*[[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport]] - locals call it by its old name Brnik*[[Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport]]*[[Portorož Airport]]

Sometimes drivers Since Slovenia is a part of Schengen, borders with Austria, Hungary and Italy are not that friendly and they don't wish to take a problem. Usually you abroadjust pass them without stopping, but sometimes they even leave you just before the border crossing. But don't worry! If you are going to Italy police would stop the vehicles and ask for documents ([[Trieste]], [[Venice]]ID is enough for EU citizens), your best option . It is to hitchhike till more strict on the Croatian border city (Sezana) and from there take , because Cro is not a bus (€1part of Schengen yet.90) or a train (DonYou't buy a ticket, just hop ll usually get stuck inthe line of cars, itwaiting time depends on the traffic. Let's 10 min.hope, it changes soon:) till  When leaving the Italian village of Villa Opicinacountry, don't forget that Croatia and Hungary don't use Euro(€) as their currencies, but '''Croatian Kuna''' and '''Hungarian Forint'''. You can exchange euros in banks or post offices. From there   If you want to pass the border, but get a pick to towns or villages close, you can take plenty of buses trains or busses to Trst (Trieste) and continue to Venicepass it. It is not very expensive. https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad

If The link above takes you are going to [[Zagreb]]the '''Slovenian Railways page''', and where you were not lucky enough to get a direct ridecan see all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually from Ljubljana), try to get to a city called Breziceas well as local lines. From there take either a bus or a local train to It is also the border village called Dobovalast way out, from which there is every two hours a cheap local train to Zagreb if you get stuck somewhere. (€1.50stay strong<3).