Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Jože Pučnik airport is 26 km from Ljubljana, near Kranj: further from downtown than you'd expect for a capital of this size. There's no direct train, only a scheduled bus to the central station in 30-45 minutes (4.10 euros) or a taxi in 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. For this reason, unlike many other airports in this guide, where to sleep isn't a matter of a few minutes: it's worth weighing the transfer as heavily as the position in the city, especially for those arriving late or leaving at dawn.

Historic centre and station

City centre · About 26 km from the terminal: a scheduled bus to the central station in 30-45 minutes (4.10 euros), a taxi in 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Best for: Those who want the historic centre, the castle and the Ljubljanica river within walking distance, accepting 20-30 minutes by bus or taxi from the airport.

Pros

The Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square and the castle reachable on foot from the downtown hotels
The scheduled bus to the airport leaves from the central station, handy for the return trip too

Cons

No train to the airport, only bus or taxi, with one of the longest transfers in this guide
The bus isn't very frequent in the evening: for evening flights it's worth checking the timetable or booking a taxi

Recommended hotels in this area

Best Western Premier Hotel Slon: Three minutes on foot from the Triple Bridge and Prešeren Square, in the heart of the historic centre; 170 rooms and a paid airport shuttle.
InterContinental - Ljubljana by IHG: Two minutes on foot from the railway station and Prešeren Square; a wellness centre with an indoor pool and a panoramic rooftop restaurant.
Doubletree by Hilton Ljubljana: In the business district along Dunajska cesta, 2 km from the historic centre; a spa with sauna and a fitness centre.

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