City in Drava, Slovenia
Getting around Maribor
How to get around Maribor
Compact and walkable; city buses cover the rest. Trains and buses link Maribor to Ljubljana and Graz, and a cable car climbs Pohorje.
Ways to get around Maribor
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Marprom city bus | 1.50 EUR on board; 6 EUR day pass | Pay on board by card only; free transfers within 75 minutes |
| Slovenian Railways | About 8–13 EUR to Ljubljana | Direct trains, about 2 h 40; also to Graz and Zagreb |
| Pohorje cable car | 16 EUR return, 10 EUR one way | Runs from the edge of town to the Bolfenk ski area |
Ride-hailing apps in Maribor
A 5 km ride costs about €6–10 ($6.8–11.3).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Launched April 2026; licensed taxis, fare set by taximeter |
- Local taxis take cards; order by phone or from taxi ranks. Uber works through licensed taxis, so check driver availability.
Arriving in Maribor
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU)
Bus or train to Ljubljana, then train to Maribor (8–13 EUR, about 2 h 40); the little Maribor airport has few flights.
Graz (GRZ)
About 70 km over the border: bus or train links to Maribor; more flight choices. Check current schedules and fares.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental e-scooters appear in summer; most people walk or cycle. Traffic is calm and cycling lanes are good.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences valid; others should carry an IDP. E-vignette needed on motorways; winter equipment required 15 November–15 March.
- Onward travel in Slovenia: Distances are short. Buses (Arriva, Nomago) are often faster than trains, which link Ljubljana with Maribor and Koper; Bled is about 1–1.5 h by bus.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Maribor?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Maribor?
Compact and walkable; city buses cover the rest. Trains and buses link Maribor to Ljubljana and Graz, and a cable car climbs Pohorje.
How do I get from the airport to Maribor?
Bus or train to Ljubljana, then train to Maribor (8–13 EUR, about 2 h 40); the little Maribor airport has few flights.
Is Maribor walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Ljubljana bus station
- Slovenian Railways
- Ljubljana city buses (LPP)
- Marprom (Maribor city bus)
- UKC Maribor
- Visit Maribor Pohorje
- Marprom fares (June 2026)
- Pohorje cable car prices
- Slovenian Railways passenger site
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