Monday, September 07, 2015

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Day tour to quickly sight-see the best marvels of Slovenia
June 12, 2015

Liechtenstein Day Tour last part; the capital Vaduz and other tourist spots


timezone - +0200H UTC (summer time);   capital - Ljubljana;   language - Slovenian
currency - Euro; 1 EUR = 1.1 USD
visa - included in Schengen Agreement, Filipino's are required to apply 1st before travel

Slovenia (Slovenija) is a member of the European Union, Schengen Agreement and NATO. Slovenia became the first 2004 European Union entrant to adopt the euro on 1 Jan 2007 and has experienced one of the most stable political and economic transitions in Central and Southeastern Europe. Despite its small size, this eastern Alpine country controls some of Europe's major transit routes. Previously one of Yugoslavia's six constituent republics, present-day Slovenia became independent in 1991. 
http://wikitravel.org/en/Slovenia

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SLOVENIA (",)
1. Slovenia is the only former communist state to be a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe and NATO at the same time.
2. You can pay to stay in a prison cell at the Hostel Celica in Ljubljana
3. The Slovenian language is one of the most archaic languages in Europe and in the world. It is the only EU official language which has the Dual. In addition, it has the most dialects given the number of inhabitants
4. The first married couple who climbed Mount Everest were Slovenian alpinists Andrej and Marija Å tremfelj

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

How to Go to Ljubljana, Slovenia from Liechtenstein and Switzerland;
The best way is to enter the capital, Ljubljana if coming from Liechtenstein and Switzerland. There is a daily direct overnight train from Sargans, Switzerland (2137H) to Ljubljana (0812H) offered by Switzerland's SBB for a minimum fare of 89EUR, train #EN415.

CROSSBORDER NIGHT TRAIN FROM SARGANS, SWITZERLAND TO LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA 

2137H ETD Sargans platform XX; EN415; 10h35m
0812H
ETA Ljubljana

​- Sleeper type, 6 beds, I am in the middle, not so comfortable as height in between beds is small for me. With pillow, bedsheet, comforter and free 500ml water.  Power outlet available, reading light and no wifi onboard.
- no onboard immigration (passport control) check.

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana

Slovenia Day Tour 1st part; Overnight Train from Sargans to Ljubljana




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