The Ljubljana railway station ( sl, Železniška postaja Ljubljana) is the principal
railway station
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in Track (rail transport), tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the ...
in
Ljubljana
Ljubljana (also known by other historical names) is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. It is the country's cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative center.
During antiquity, a Roman city called Emona stood in the ar ...
, the capital of
Slovenia
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. It was completed on 18 April 1848, a year before the
South railway, connecting
Vienna
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and
Trieste
Trieste ( , ; sl, Trst ; german: Triest ) is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is the capital city, and largest city, of the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of two autonomous regions which are not subdivided into pr ...
, reached Ljubljana.
Location
Ljubljana railway station is located in the city of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is the main railway station in the country and serves as a hub for both domestic and international trains. The station is located in the city center, making it easily accessible by foot, car, or public transportation. It is also near many popular tourist destinations such as Ljubljana Castle and the Triple Bridge.
Ljubljana station is known for being a major center for music and culture, featuring a diverse selection of music, both new and classic.
The venue has a regular schedule of performances, allowing patrons to plan their visits according to their personal preferences.
The Central Station is also known as a pre-party spot in the city, with a relaxed atmosphere and serves as a hub for people on the go.
During the day, it is a café-style venue where one can enjoy a cup of coffee or have a meal at reasonable prices, and also a source of information about the events happening in the area.
In the evening, it transforms into a lively entertainment center for nightlife, with music, drinks, and snacks.
It also has a smoking room for those who prefer to smoke.
This location is versatile and caters to a wide range of people throughout the day.
History
The Ljubljana railway station was completed on 18 April 1848.
James Joyce
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist, poet, and literary critic. He contributed to the Modernism, modernist avant-garde movement and is regarded as one of the most influential and important ...
spent a night at Ljubljana railway station on his way to
Trieste
Trieste ( , ; sl, Trst ; german: Triest ) is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is the capital city, and largest city, of the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of two autonomous regions which are not subdivided into pr ...
in October 1904, because he mistakenly thought that he had arrived at his destination. In his honour, a small monument, created by the sculptor
Jakov Brdar
Jakov Brdar (born 22 April 1949) is a Slovene sculptor of Bosnian descent. He is the author of many public statues and sculptures in Ljubljana. In 1998, he received the Prešeren Fund Award for the sculpture group ''Pridiga ptičem'' (Sermon t ...
, was erected at Ljubljana railway station on
Bloomsday in 2003. The
Slovenian Railway Museum
The Slovenian Railway Museum, or Railway Museum of Slovenian railways ( sl, Železniški muzej Slovenskih železnic), in Ljubljana, Slovenia, located on Parmova ulica 35, is the national museum for Slovenia's railway history.
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is located nearby. There are plans to renovate the station as part of the
Emonika urban project.
The building was renovated in 1980 by the architect
Marko Mušič
Marko Marijan Mušič (born 30 January 1941) is a Slovenian architect. He has designed buildings in cities such as Zagreb, Skopje and Ljubljana. Since May 2008 he has been a vice-president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU).
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File:Erinnerung an Laibach 1880 (3).jpg, Ljubljana railway station (1880)
File:Ljubljana railway station (51208472776).jpg, Ljubljana station platforms.
File:Kolodvor Ljubljana.JPG, Hallway
File:Ljubljana Railway Station.jpg, Night view
Passenger Services
* Regional services (''Treno regionale'') ''Ljubljana – Sežana – Trieste''
* EuroCity ''Emona:'' ''Vienna–Ljubljana and return''
* Eurocity ''Vienna – Ljubljana – Trieste''
Services
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Ticket purchase
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Information
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Baggage boxes
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Lost and found
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Baggage Loading/Unloading
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Waiting room
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WC toilets
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Bar
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Giftshop
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Telephone
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Money exchange
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Mail box
Mobility
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Staircase to the Railway platforms
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Elevator to the Railway platforms
Transport services
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Bus station
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Taxi
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Parking (payment)
References
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Railway stations in Slovenia
Railway stations opened in 1849
Railway station
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Romanesque Revival architecture in Slovenia
Center District, Ljubljana
1849 establishments in the Austrian Empire
Railway stations in Slovenia opened in 1849