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|hitch = {{<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.

== Cities Hitchiking close to highways will take you far and their license plate's abbreviationsfast, regions 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 airports ==* [[Ljubljana]], you can get from the foot of the Alps to the capital – “LJ”* [[Maribor]] – “MB”* [[Koper]] – “KP”* [[Celje]]Adriatic sea in about 3h ride, [[Velenje]] - "CE"* [[Krsko]] – “KK”* [[Kranj]] (Bled and Bohinj direction) – “KR”* [[Koper]]* [[Postojna]] – “PO”* [[Slovenj Gradec]] – “SG”* [[Murska Sobota]] (direction [[Hungary]]) – “MS”* [[Nova Gorica]] (direction [[Italy]]) – “GO”* [[Novo Mesto]] – “NM”or to Pannonian basin in 5h.

 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]]), '''Airportsouth-east''' ([[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]])) and '''south-west'''* ([[Postojna]], [[Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportKoper]]You can find a lot of offers for ride shares 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 a good condition, there are also service areas on the motorway. The highway rest stops, standing with a sign seems to work better than asking people, especially if you don't speak Slovenian only. You need  ====Important roads in 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 register in order eastern Croatia {{Aat|5}} - Maribor to view the contact detailsHungary == 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! Region's sometimes higher then the price of the train!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.) till the Italian village of Villa Opicina. From there you can take plenty of buses to Trst (Triestehope, it changes soon:) and continue to Venice.

When leaving the country, 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.   If you are going want to pass the border, but get a pick to [[Zagreb]]towns or villages close, and you were can take trains or busses to pass it. It is not lucky enough very expensive. https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/travelling-abroad The link above takes you to the '''Slovenian Railways page''', where you can see all about the train connections with neighbour countries (usually from Ljubljana), as well as local lines. 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.  '''Border towns/ villages that might help:''' AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (Murska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava) Crossing from Slovenia to Austria : Border crossing is a direct ridevery luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly. There is also plenty of space for drivers to pick you up. == Useful information ==As everywhere in Europe, try it it not allowed and very dangerous to '''cross the highway''' in Slovenia. Also be careful about crossing the red lights in Slovenian cities, you'll get to a city called Brezice20-40€ fine, if you get caught. From there take either  '''Wildcamping''' in Slovenia is officially prohibited, but by my personal experience, that is not a bus or big problem. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic ruls, people won't mind you. If you want to camp close the buildings on the private property, ask the locals. And don't try to put a local train tent up on the tall grass, since the farmers hate it to the border village called Dobovabottom of their hearts. As long as nobody calls the police you're good. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well. '''Tips''' are not mandatory or expected in restaurants, from which there but it is every two hours a cheap local train always nice to Zagreb tip, if you're happy with the service. Slovenians often tip in bars. There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian. '''Živjo''' (€1Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, and '''Zdravo''' is dominant around Maribor.50You can make a good impression making a difference between the two;) == Links ==[[trash:Slovenia|Slovenia at trashwiki]] [[https://hitchwiki.org/en/Ljubljana]| Hitchwiki Ljubljana]]

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