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Let the train take you where culture comes alive

Italy & Slovenia

Every month brings new reasons to explore the cross-border region between Slovenia and Italy. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a longer getaway, let the train lead you to festivals, local traditions, cultural events, and unique experiences across the region.

The 3 journeys:

In September: Pordenone – Gorizia – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
In October: coming soon
In November: coming soon

In September 2026

Pordenone – Gorizia – Nova Gorica – Bohinj

Programme highlights:

In Pordenone

Pordenonelegge, the festival of books and freedom (16-20 September)

Experience one of Italy’s leading literary festivals, where inspiring authors, passionate readers, and new ideas transform the city into a celebration of words.

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Special experience: Historic train from Trieste to Pordenone (19 September)

Travel aboard historic train carriages from the 30s and arrive directly at the festival, only on 19 September.

More info

In Gorizia:

Gusti di frontiera food festival (24-27 September)

Discover flavours from around the world at the Gusti di Frontiera food festival, where cultures meet through food and traditions.

More info

In Nova Gorica

Smuggling Tour (every Saturday and Sunday)

A playful and immersive guided tour across the Italian-Slovenian border
Price: €39 for adults. 29€ for students and pensioners, 17€ for kids aged 5 to 15

More info

EPIC Interpretation Center (open Tuesday to Sunday)
Interactive exhibition about borders and identity
Entry: €6 for adults, 4€ for kids, students and pensioners

More info

In Bohinj

67th Traditional Cows’ Ball (20 September)

Experience the return of the cattle from the mountain pastures at Bohinj’s 67th Cows’ Ball, a beloved celebration of Alpine heritage.

Ticket prices: €10 for adults, €2 for children aged 7–15

More info

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

Trieste ↔ Pordenone

Regional trains (~1h45 / 2h15)
Timetables on: trenitalia.com
Price: 16,20€
Tickets can be purchased online or at the station
Also by historic train on the 19th of September: more info.

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: 6,70€
Tickets can be purchased online or at the station

Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Event locations

Local buses and additional free buses the day of the event
Timetables on: arriva.si / promet.bohinj.si
Prices: up to 1,80€
Tickets can be purchased on board for local buses operated by Arriva (cash only).