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Statistical region
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The Coast and Karst region of Slovenia lies along the Adriatic coast and extends inland into the cave-dotted karst territory.
By bus
Koper - there are frequent buses between Trieste and Koper (and on to Piran). Journey time is around 1 hour and the distance is about 20 km.
By train
Slovenian Railways (SŽ) operates a line from Ljubljana to Koper though stations are typically located outside town centres.
By car
A car is recommended for exploring the rural Karst landscape.
By bike
Coastal towns, particularly Koper and Piran, offer bike-sharing options for shorter distances and are very walkable as well.
By seasonal shuttles
During summer, special shuttles (seasonal summer shuttles) frequently operate between attractions, such as between the coast and the cave sites.
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Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste · International · TRS
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close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Škocjan Caves
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home of the Lipizzaner horses
industrial port city with a Venetian old city
Nova Gorica is a town in Slovenia on the Italian border. The neighbouring town of Gorizia is in Italy and is approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre of Nova Gorica.
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Beaches, casinos and package tourism
Site of the gigantic Postojna caves
Sežana is a city and municipality in the Coast and Karst region of Slovenia. It has a population of 5,700 people in 2016.
an area characterised by lakes, caves and wide plains
This page is intended for travellers, visitors, students and others in Ljubljana who are dependent on public transport (or decide for it) to reach starting points for hiking in Slovenia. While many places could only be reasonably visited on a day trip if you start by car, there are many higher and lower mountains and hills that can be easily reached by bus or train, the advantage of public transport being that you don't have to return to the starting point.
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