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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 see on its small territory. Geographic landscapes change fast and you can get from the foot of the Alps to work better than asking peoplethe Adriatic sea in about 3h ride, especially if you don't speak Slovenianor 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]]), '''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, 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. to Hungary == Regions and their number plates == Some key words[[File: od (from), do (to), ponujeni prevozi (offering hhlj.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A hitchhiker holding a ride), iskalci prevozov (looking sign with the number plate code for a ride)Ljubljana'']] {| class="wikitable sortable"|-! Region's capital || Code || Other towns|-| [[Celje]] || CE || [[Velenje]]|-| [[Koper]] || KP || [[Izola]]|-| [[Kranj]] || KR || [[Jesenice]], mednarodni prevozi (international rides)[[Škofja Loka]]|-| [[Krško]] || KK |||-| [[Ljubljana]] || LJ || [[Domžale]], zjutraj (in the early morning), dopoldne (in the morning), popoldne (in the afternoon), zvečer (in the evening), ponoči (at night). [[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 police would stop the vehicles and ask for documents (ID is enough for EU citizens). It is more strict on the Croatian border crossing, because Cro is not a part of Schengen yet. You'll usually get stuck in the line of cars, waiting time depends on the traffic. But Let's hope, it changes soon:) When leaving the country, don't forget that Croatia and Hungary don't worry! If you are going to Italy use Euro([[Trieste]], [[Venice]]€)as their currencies, your best option is but '''Croatian Kuna''' and '''Hungarian Forint'''. You can exchange euros in banks or post offices.   If you want to hitchhike till pass the border city (Sezana) and from there take , but get a bus (€1.90) till the Italian village of Villa Opicina. From there pick to towns or villages close, you can take plenty of buses to Trst (Trieste) and continue trains or busses to Venice. From begining of December 2011pass it. there It is no train from Sežana to Villa Opicina or any other connection from Slovenia to Italynot very expensive.[http https://www.rtvsloslo-zeleznice.si/tureavantureen/prevoznapassenger-sredstvatransport/ukinjentravelling-vlak-ki-je-vozil-med-ljubljano-in-benetkamiabroad 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 very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/272637 Reference]h (because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly. Border There is also plenty of space for drivers to pick you up. == Useful information ==As everywhere in Europe, 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 a problem anymore20-40€ fine, if you get caught. '''Wildcamping''' in Slovenia is officially prohibited, but by my personal experience, because there that is schengen rule not a big problem. As long as you don't make fires and no border crossings any morefollow basic ruls, people won't mind you. If you want to hitchike to [[Trieste]] or further to [[Italy]], walk camp close the buildings on main road left from train station towards BTC signthe private property, and ask the locals. And don't try to catch put a ride tent up on the tall grass, since the farmers hate it to [[Trieste]] or Villa Opicinathe bottom of their hearts. As long as nobody calls the police you're good. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well. This is  '''Tips''' are not best hitchhiking spotmandatory or expected in restaurants, but I didnt found betterit is always nice to tip, if you're happy with the service. Slovenians often tip in bars. There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian.--[[User:Cro gavran|Cro gavran]] 22:11'''Živjo''' (Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, 21 April 2012 (CESTand '''Zdravo''' is dominant around Maribor. You can make a good impression making a difference between the two;)

If you are going to == Links ==[[Zagrebtrash:Slovenia|Slovenia at trashwiki]], and you were not lucky enough to get a direct ride, try to get to a city called Brezice. From there take either a bus or a local train to the border village called Dobova, from which there is every two hours a cheap local train to Zagreb (€1.50).

Crossing from Austria to Slovenia [[https:If you don't get a ride to Ljubljana, there is a point some 60km before ljubljana where trucks are weighed and presumably the old border check point was in place//hitchwiki. Get out here and you can hitch all the cars and possibly even get a ride to Croatia org/ Serbia as you'll be catching all the traffic coming from Austria. User [[whisperingofthestarsen/Ljubljana]|JassHitchwiki Ljubljana]] received a ride in September 2012 after 5 minutes of waiting to eastern Croatia (but should have exited in Zagreb as there is little traffic on any rest station in Croatia).

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