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The valley of the most beautiful Slovenian river and the peaks of the Julian Alps invite you into their embrace: on excursions, hiking and cycling tours, sightseeing and carefree lounging by the emerald pools. They invite you to an experience that creates unforgettable memories. Road congestion and noise do not belong in this sensitive natural environment, which falls under the auspices of the Julian Alps biosphere area.

In order to reduce the traffic load, take advantage of the summer offer of public transport in the Soča Valley.

Check out the rich list of Hop-on Hop-offs and Shuttle connections and other (cross-border) lines:

 

Map of bus lines

  

View of the village Strmec below Loška stena The village of Strmec on Predel, ©Urša Drofenik

BOVEC HOP-ON HOP-OFF

Every day 1. 7.—31. 8. 2023

B1 BOVEC—MANGARTSKO SEDLO

Price for the ride: 6 €

The bus leads to the parking lot in front of the last tunnel. From there it is a 30-40 minute walk past the hut to the Mangart saddle. We recommend hiking shoes.

STATION |
Bovec 05:05 13:30 17:00 | 06:52 15:07 18:42
Kluže 05:11 13:36 17:06 | 06:46 15:01 18:36
Log pod Mangartom sp. 05:18 13:43 17:13 | 06:39 14:54 18:29
Log pod Mangartom zg. 05:20 13:45 17:15 | 06:37 14:52 18:27
Strmec na Predelu 05:25 13:50 17:20 | 06:32 14:47 18:22
Viadukt Mlinč 05:28 13:53 17:23 | 06:29 14:44 18:19
Mangartska planina 05:33 13:58 17:28 | 06:24 14:39 18:14
Mangartsko sedlo 05:52 14:17 17:47 | 06:05 14:20 17:55

 

B2 BOVEC—LEPENA HUT

Price for the ride: 4 €

STATION |
Bovec 07:05 09:30 16:00 | 08:00 10:25 16:55
Kal-Koritnica 07:11 09:36 16:06 | 07:54 10:19 16:49
Great Soča Gorge  07:20 09:45 16:15 | 07:45 10:10 16:40
Kamp Klin 07:22 09:47 16:17 | 07:43 10:08 16:38
Šunikov vodni gaj 07:26 09:51 16:21 | 07:39 10:04 16:34
Lepena • dr. Klement Jug hut 07:30 09:55 16:25 | 07:35 10:00 16:30

 

B3 BOVEC—VIRJE

Price for the ride: 2 €

When we reach the village of Plužna by bus, we take a 15-20 minute walk to the Virje waterfall. We recommend hiking shoes.

STATION |
Bovec 08:05 09:10 15:10 | 08:20 09:25 15:25
Plužna village 08:10 09:15 15:15 | 08:15 09:20 15:20

 

B4 BOVEC-ČEZSOČA

STATION
Bovec 08:50 10:30 14:50 16:30
Čezsoča village 08:56 10:36 14:56 16:36
Čezsoča village 09:00 10:40 15:00 16:40
Bovec 09:06 10:46 15:06 16:46

 

TRIP TIPS

Bovec, the synonym for active leisure time, offers a wide range of sports adventures. Rafting, kayaking, hiking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy in the wonderful natural environment.

1. TRIP TO THE HIGHEST-LYING MOUNTAIN ROAD IN SLOVENIA

Mt. Mangart offers splendid views of the surrounding mountains and grassy plains decorated by carpets of colourful alpine flowers during the summer months. You can use the stop in Bovec to refresh yourself in the charming pool of the Virje Waterfall. You can reach the Gljun Stream by taking the Hop-on Hop-off shuttle bus and hike back to the town of Bovec past the village of Plužna along one of the mysterious Kanin waterways.

2. TRIP ALONG THE EMERALD RIVER, START IN KRANJSKA GORA

By hiking along the Soča trail and by visiting the Trenta Lodge Information centre you can explore the Triglav National park in an adventurous way. You can customize the directions and the length of your tour according to your time and wishes.

  

Cyclists enjoy the views near the village of Drežnica under mountain Krn Cycling in Drežnica, ©Tomo Jeseničnik

KOBARID HOP-ON HOP-OFF

Every day 1. 7.—31. 8. 2023

K1 KOBARID—VRSNO—PLANINA KUHINJA—KOBARID

STATION |
Kobarid 05:05 06:35 15:55 | 06:12 07:42 17:15
Kobarid Mlekarna Planika 05:07 06:37 15:57 | 06:10 07:40 17:13
Ladra 05:11 06:41 16:01 | 06:06 07:36 17:08
Smast 05:14 06:44 16:04 | 06:03 07:33 17:05
Libušnje 05:18 06:48 16:08 | 05:59 07:29 17:02
Vrsno 05:22 06:52 16:12 | 05:55 07:25 16:58
Krn 05:33 07:03 16:23 | 05:44 07:14 16:49
Planina Kuhinja 05:37 07:07 16:27 | 05:40 07:10 16:45

 

K2 KOBARID—JEVŠČEK—KOLOVRAT—KOBARID

STATION |
Kobarid 08:30 16:25 | 10:02 17:35
Mlinsko 08:32 16:27 | 09:59 17:33
Idrsko 08:33 16:28 | 09:58 17:32
Livek 08:44 16:39 | 09:47 17:21
Avsa 08:50 16:45 | - -
Jevšček 08:56 - | 09:40 -
Livek 09:03 16:51 | 09:33 17:21
Livške Ravne 09:11 16:59 | 09:25 17:13
Kolovrat 09:18 17:06 | 09:18 17:06

 

K3 KOBARID—PODBELA—ROBIDIŠČE—BREGINJ—KOBARID

STATION |
Kobarid 10:10 | 19:16
Staro Selo 10:15 | 19:11
Robič 10:17 | 19:09
Robič P Nadiža 10:18 | 19:08
Kred 10:21 | 19:05
Potoki 10:25 | 19:01
Borjana sp. 10:27 | 18:59
Borjana 10:28 | 18:58
Borjana 10:30 | 18:56
Podbela 10:36 | 18:50
Kamp Nadiža junction 10:38 | 18:48
Kamp Lebanč junction 10:40 | 18:46
Napoleonov most P 10:42 | 18:44
Napoleonov most P 10:44 | 18:42
Robidišče 10:53 | 18:33
Logje parkirišče 11:01 | 18:25
Logje village 11:06 | 18:20
Logje 11:08 | 18:18
Breginj 11:15 | 18:11
Sedlo village 11:19 | 18:07
Homec 11:21 | 18:05
Stanovišče 11:22 | 18:03
Borjana 11:27 | 17:58
Borjana sp. 11:28 | 17:57
Potoki 11:30 | 17:55
Kred 11:34 | 17:51
Robič P Nadiža 11:37 | 17:48
Robič 11.38 | 17:47
Staro Selo 11:40 | 17:45
Kobarid 11:45 | 17:40

 

K4 KOBARID—DREŽNICA—JEZERCE—KOBARID

STATION
Kobarid 07:45 15:10
Zaročišče 07:47 15:12
Drežnica 07:55 15:20
Koseč 07:57 15:22
Drežnica 07:59 15:24
Sp. Drežniške Ravne junction 08:03 15:28
G. Drežniške Ravne 08:05 15:30
Sp. Drežniške Ravne junction 08:07 15:32
Jezerce 08:10 15:35
Drežnica 08:15 15:40
Zaročišče 08:23 15:48
Kobarid 08:25 15:50

TRIP TIPS

Visit the hidden corners of the Kobarid area – mountain villages and mountain pastures at the foothills of the mighty Mt. Krn, World War I heritage on Mt. Kolovrat or the Breginjski kot Valley where the Nadiža River invites with warm pools.

1. TOUR ACROSS THE MIGHTY MT. KRN

Kuhinja Mountain pasture is a perfect starting point for true hikers offering a tour routed across Mt. Krn and past Lake Krn to the fabulous Lepena Valley or across Mt. Mrzli vrh to the Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca.

 2. TRIP BY TRAIN TO MOST NA SOČI AND BY BUS TO THEBREGINJSKI KOT VALLEY

Take a cycling tour and explore the wonderful landscape and special architecture of the Breginjski kot Valley. Visit the old village centre in the village of Breginj and the most western Slovenian village of Robidišče and freshen up in the Nadiža River, which is the warmest alpine river.

  

Javorca, memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, ©Gorazd Kutin

TOLMIN SHUTTLE BUS

TOLMIN—JAVORCA

Buy tickets on-line:

When we reach the parking lot under Javorca by bus, a 15-20 minute walk uphill follows along a concrete path to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca.

24. 6.—3. 9. 2023 | every day

TOLMIN
bus station
JAVORCA
parking place
| JAVORCA
parking place
TOLMIN
bus station
9.00   9.30 | 9.45   10.15
11.00   11.30 | 11.45   12.15
13.00   13.30 | 13.45   14.15
15.00   15.30 | 15.45   16.15
16.30   17.00 | 17.15   17.45
      | 19.15   19.45

 

4. 9.—1. 10. 2023 | from Monday to Friday

TOLMIN
bus station
JAVORCA
parking place
| JAVORCA
parking place
TOLMIN
bus station
9.30   10.00 | 12.00   12.30

 

4. 9.—1. 10. 2023 | Saturdays and Sundays

TOLMIN
bus station
JAVORCA
parking place
| JAVORCA
parking place
TOLMIN
bus station
9.00   9.30 | 9.45   10.15
11.00   11.30 | 11.45   12.15
13.00   13.30 | 13.45   14.15
15.00   15.30 | 15.45   16.15
      | 17.15   17.45

 

TOLMIN—TOLMIN GORGES

24 June to 1. October 2023: every day

TOLMIN P2 > TOLMINSKA KORITA P1 > TOLMIN P2
10:00—16:00 non-stop

TRIP TIPS

Tolmin area is a land of living water. Popular Tolmin Gorges, wild ravines of the Trebuša Valley and easily accessible waterfalls Beri and Sopota are just a part of the inexhaustible source of hiking ideas. Visit the Tolminka Valley and the Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca - the finest memorial of World War I.

1. TRIP BY TRAIN TO MOST NA SOČI AND BY BUS TO THE TOLMINKA VALLEY

Explore the Tolminka Valley, one of the greatest treasures of the Triglav National park. We recommend you to take the shuttle bus to the Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca, and perhaps continue on foot to the eco village of Čadrg and descend along the road to the Tolmin Gorges.

2. TRIP BY TRAIN TO MOST NA SOČI AND FURTHER BY BUS TO MT. KOLOVRAT

Trip by bus to Mt. Kolovrat and return on foot or by bicycle. Visit the World War I Outdoor Museum on Mt. Kolovrat with splendid views of the Soča Valley or the Adriatic Sea. You can return on foot along the long-distance Alpe Adria Trail or by bicycle along the paved road.

 

The karst source of the emerald river Soča, which is reached with the help of a steel cable. Soča source, ©Jošt Gantar

Bus line to the SOČA SOURCE and over VRŠIČ PASS

BOVEC—SOČA SOURCE (PARKING MLINARICA)—VRŠIČ—KRANJSKA GORA

When we reach the Mlinarica car park by bus, a 1-hour walk to the source of the Soča follows. We recommend hiking shoes.

2023                
STATION V1 V1 V3 V1 V2 V1 V3 V2
Bovec 07:30 08:30 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:15 15:30 17:30
Kal - Koritnica 07:36 08:36 09:36 10:36 11:36 12:21 15:36 17:36
Lepena junction 07:45 08:45 09:45 10:45 11:45 12:30 15:45 17:45
Soča village 07:48 08:48 09:48 10:48 11:48 12:33 15:48 17:48
Trenta • Info centre 08:02 09:02 10:02 11:02 12:02 12:47 16:02 18.02
Soča source • P Mlinarica 08:10 09:10 10:10 11:10 12:10 12:55 16:10 18:10
Vršič 08:40 - 10:40 - 12:40 - 16:40 18:40
Kranjska gora 09:05 - 11:05 - 13:05 - 17:05 19:05
STATION V1 V2 V1 V3 V1 V2 V3 V1
Kranjska Gora - 09:30 - 11:30 - 15:30 17:30 18:30
Vršič - 10:05 - 12:05 - 16:05 18:05 19:05
Soča source • P Mlinarica 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:00 16:30 18:30 19:30
Trenta • Info centre 09:38 10.38 11:38 12:38 13:08 16:38 18:38 19:38
Soča village 09:52 10:52 11:52 12:52 13:22 16:52 18:52 19.52
Lepena junction 09:55 10:55 11:55 12:55 13:25 16:55 18:55 19:55
Kal - Koritnica 10:04 11:04 12:04 13:04 13:34 17:04 19:04 20:04
Bovec 10:10 11:10 12:10 13:10 13:40 17:10 19:10 20:10

TRIP TIPS

The source of the Soča River
One of the most beautiful and the cleanest karstic water sources in the Julian Alps is the birthplace of the daughter of mountains, the majestic Soča River.
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Soča trail
The Soča Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča river from its source towards Bovec.
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Zapotok Waterfalls
The Suhi potok Stream creates wonderful waterfalls hidden in the embrace of the gable end of the Zadnja Trenta Valley. You can reach and admire them after an hour of easy walking from the cottage at the source of the Soča River.
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Alpinum Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden
Walk through the oldest alpine botanical garden in Slovenia and feel the kingdom of the alpine flora in one spot.
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Dom Trenta, Museum and TNP Info Centre
Visit the Trenta museum and the Triglav National Park Information Centre.
Explore more >

 

Monument with a statue of a wounded lion along the road to Bovec, in the background Mount Mangart Monument at the Predel pass, ©David Štulc Zornik

Cross-border bus line across the PREDEL PASS

MOST NA SOČI railway station—TOLMIN—KOBARID—BOVEC—TARVISIO (I)—KRANJSKA GORA

The line operates every day from 1. 7. 2023 till 31. 8. 2023

STATION |
Most na Soči railway st. 08:20 * - - | - - 20:25 *
Tolmin 08:30 * - - | - - 20:15 * (3)
Kobarid 08:49 * - - | - - 19:51 *
Bovec 09:30 * (1) 14:45 15:30 * | 11:18 13:11 * (2) 19:20 *
Log pod Mangrtom 09:46 * 15:01 15.36 * | 11:02 12:55 * 18:55 *
Predel border crossing 10:04 * - 16:04 * | - 12:37 * 18:37 *
Predel lake (I) 10:11 * 15:26 16:11 * | 10:37 12:30 * 18:30 *
Tarvisio autostazione (I) 10:27 * 15:42 16:27 * | 10:21 12:14 * 18:14 *
Kranjska Gora 10:58 * 16:18 16:58 * | 09:28 11:30 * 17:30 *

* possibility of transporting bikes
(1) At 9:30 a.m. in Bovec, connection to Vršič and Kranjska Gora and Lepena valley - hut.
(2) At 1:20 p.m. a connection from Bovec to Tolmin and Ljubljana
(3) At 20:35 connection from Tolmin to Nova Gorica

Timetable with all intermediate stations >

 

Hikers admire the view on the city of Cividale Alpe Adria Trail - E29 - Cividale, ©Fabrice Gallina

Cross-border bus line TOLMIN—CIVIDALE del Friuli (I)

TOLMIN—KOBARID—CIVIDALE del Friuli (I)

The line operates every day from 1. 7. 2023 till 31. 8. 2023

STATION
Tolmin 04:45 08:05 11:30 19:00
Kobarid 05:04 08:24 11:49 19:19
San Pietro al Natisone (Italy) 05:29 08:49 12.14 19:44
Cividale (Italy) 05:39 08:59 12:24 19:54
Cividale (Italy) 05:50 09:10 12:30 20:05
San Pietro al Natisone (Italy) 06:00 09:20 12:40 20:15
Kobarid 06:25 09:45 13:05 20:40
Tolmin 06:44 10:04 13:24 20:59

Timetable with all intermediate stations >

 

A smiling passenger gets on a train at the train station. Let\'s travel by train, ©Mitja Sodja

Connection of bus transport to BOHINJ RAILWAY LINE

Train ride along one of the finest alpine mountain railways - the Bohinj railway - is a special experience because this railway line is routed through the longest railway tunnel in Slovenia and across a railway bridge with the largest stone arch in the world. You can take your bicycle or car in the (car)train and quickly and safely reach our destination.

If you would like to take your car on the train, your vehicle can be up to 3 m high and 2.4 m wide.

(Car)train Timetable >

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Check the timetable of trains with enlarged bicycle compartment:

Cycling along the Bohinj railway - summer timetable >

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