Time for Train – Summer 2026
TIME FOR TRAIN
A summer journey through music without borders
Italy & Slovenia
Summer in the cross-border region is shaped by music, village celebrations, cultural events and long evenings spent outdoors. From major festivals to intimate concerts in village squares, every stop offers a different atmosphere and a reason to stay a little longer. These self-guided journeys connect Italy and Slovenia by train and public transport, making it easy to combine events, discover new places and enjoy the journey itself. Spend the day exploring, then follow the sounds of summer across borders.
In July
Pordenone – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
Programme highlights:
In Pordenone
- Blues & Co festival (10-27 July)
A vibrant music festival bringing together local and international artists for a diverse program of rock, funk, folk, and electronic music.
From 40€
In Nova Gorica
- Goriško Poletje
A vibrant summer program of concerts, performances, and open-air events across the city.
In Bohinj
- Bohinj summer events:
A series of recurring summer events combining music, village atmosphere, and relaxed evenings after a day in nature.
On Mondays: Village evening under the linden tree
On Tuesdays: Village evening in Stara Fužina
On Thursdays: Classical music concerts
On Saturdays: Bistrica Fest
- Rural wedding (24th July)
A unique cultural event reviving traditional Bohinj wedding customs.
Travel information:
Venice ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains (~1h / 1h30)
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Price: 8,15€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Gorizia Centrale ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains (~1h / 1h20)
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Price: 10,30€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Venice / Trieste ↔ Gorizia / Nova Gorica Railway Station
- Regional trains (~2–3h from Venice / 50min from Trieste)
- Only on the weekend: direct trains Venice – Nova Gorica
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Prices: 15-20€ from Venice ; 4-6€ from Trieste
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Gorizia centrale ↔ Nova Gorica Railway Station
- Bus (~15–20 min)
- Timetables on: gobybus
- Price: 1,70€
- Tickets can be purchased on the bus (by card)
Nova Gorica Railway Station ↔ Bohinjska Bistrica
- Scenic Bohinj railway (~1h30)
- Timetables on: potniski.sz.si
- Price: 5,80€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Event locations
- Local buses and seasonal shuttles to villages
- Timetables on: arriva.si / promet.bohinj.si
- Prices: up to 3€
- Tickets can be purchased on board for buses operated by Arriva (cash only), and online or at the main stations for seasonal shuttles.
In August
Portogruaro & Caorle – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
Programme highlights:
In Portogruaro
- 44th International Music Festival (20 July – 8 September)
A prestigious summer festival of concerts and masterclasses with fresh perspectives on classical music.
In Caorle:
- Street Piano Festival Caorle (24-28 August)
As evening falls, pianos placed throughout the historic center transform the streets into an open-air stage, creating a unique atmosphere.
In Nova Gorica
- Goriško Poletje:
A vibrant summer program of concerts, performances, and open-air events across the city.
Including:
- Festival Glasbe Sveta / World music (5-7 August)
- Festival SAXGO 2026 (24-28 August)
- Borderless Beer Fest (28 – 29 August)
In Bohinj
- Bohinj summer events:
A series of recurring summer events combining music, village atmosphere, and relaxed evenings after a day in nature.
On Mondays: Village evening under the linden tree
On Tuesdays: Village evening in Stara Fužina
On Thursdays: Classical music concerts
On Saturdays: Bistrica Fest
Travel information:
Venice ↔ Portogruaro-Caorle F.S
- Regional trains (~1h)
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Price: 6,50-7,50€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Gorizia ↔ Portogruaro-Caorle F.S
- Regional trains (~2h)
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Price: 8-11€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Portogruaro-Caorle F.S ↔ Bus stop Caorle
- Local bus, line 2 (~45 min)
- Timetables on: atvo.it
- Price: 4,10€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at authorized points of sales
Venice / Trieste ↔ Gorizia Centrale / Nova Gorica Railway Station
- Regional trains (~2–3h from Venice / 50min from Trieste)
- Only on the weekend: direct trains Venice – Nova Gorica
- Timetables on: trenitalia.com
- Prices: 15-20€ from Venice ; 4-6€ from Trieste
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Note: Venice access fee (€5–10 depending on date)
Gorizia Centrale ↔ Nova Gorica Railway Station
- Cross-border bus (~20–25 min)
- Timetables on: gobybus
- Price: 1.70€
- Tickets can be purchased on the bus (by card)
Nova Gorica Railway Station ↔ Bohinjska Bistrica
- Scenic Bohinj railway (~1h30)
- Timetables on: potniski.sz.si
- Price: 5,80€
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Event locations
- Local buses and seasonal shuttles to villages
- Timetables on: arriva.si / promet.bohinj.si
- Prices: up to 3€
- Tickets can be purchased on board for buses operated by Arriva (cash only), and online or at the main stations for seasonal shuttles.
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