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Voykit pocket guide · Slovenia
Postojna
Spend 4–5 h for Postojna Cave (≈€15 adult), add 1 h for Predjama Castle if you want; one night optional.
Postojna is a small Karst town centred on the Postojna Cave (90‑minute tour) and nearby Predjama Castle. A half‑day covers the main sights; add a night if you prefer a relaxed pace or want to explore nearby caves.
- Country
- Slovenia
- Best months
- All year
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €60–80 excl. bed · High €100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom Slovenije, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 113 · Ambulance / fire 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard continental two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or about 10%.; Café: Round up.; Guide or rafting instructor: €5–10 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe and good; Slovenia wrote the right to drinking water into its constitution.
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; some stations charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Fast‑food sandwich | €3–7 |
| Postojna Cave adult ticket | €15.50 |
| Predjama Castle entry | €21.5 |
| Taxi to caves (one way) | €15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LJU · Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
- ≈45 km (28 mi), 45 min drive via A1≈28 mi (45 km), 45 min drive via A1
Typical fares
- Ljubljana → Postojna bus
- €5.30 each way, 3 departures daily (check 2026 schedule)
- Taxi Postojna station → caves
- ≈€15 each way (2023 price, verify 2026)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Train station 2 km (1.2 mi) from caves (20 min walk). Bus from Ljubljana runs 3× daily (8:15, 11:30, 12:00) €5.30 each way. Seasonal shuttle links train station, caves and Predjama Castle. Taxi €15 each way (check 2026).Train station 2 km (1.2 mi) from caves (20 min walk). Bus from Ljubljana runs 3× daily (8:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM) €5.30 each way. Seasonal shuttle links train station, caves and Predjama Castle. Taxi €15 each way (check 2026).Train station 1.2 mi (2 km) from caves (20 min walk). Bus from Ljubljana runs 3× daily (8:15, 11:30, 12:00) €5.30 each way. Seasonal shuttle links train station, caves and Predjama Castle. Taxi €15 each way (check 2026).Train station 1.2 mi (2 km) from caves (20 min walk). Bus from Ljubljana runs 3× daily (8:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM) €5.30 each way. Seasonal shuttle links train station, caves and Predjama Castle. Taxi €15 each way (check 2026).
See and do
Known for
- Postojna Caves
- Predjama Castle
- Adventure park Postojna
- Karst landscape
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Škocjan Caves | Bus or car 25 km (16 mi) southwest via A1, about 30 minBus or car 16 mi (25 km) southwest via A1, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Divača | Car or bus 25 km (16 mi) southwest, 30 minCar or bus 16 mi (25 km) southwest, 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Jama
- Next to the caves, basic rooms €41 per person (summer), includes breakfast
- Hotel & Hostel Sport
- Mixed hotel/hostel, €25‑30 per person, breakfast & free Wi‑Fi
- Proteus Rooms and Suites
- Near town centre, €30 per person, clean and spacious
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Oprostiteoh-pro-STEE-teh |
| Thank you | HvalaHVAH-lah |
| How much is it? | Koliko stane?KO-lee-koh STAH-neh |
| Where is the bus stop? | Kje je avtobusna postaja?KYEH yeh ahv-TOH-boos-nah poh-STAH-yah |
| Can I have a map? | Lahko dobim zemljevid?LAH-koh DOH-beem ZEM-lyeh-VEED |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dober dan, handshake; avoid: Skipping the greeting in small shops
- Trails: Greet hikers with 'Dober dan' or 'Živijo'; avoid: Leaving litter or cutting switchbacks
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed
- Identity: Call it Central Europe or the Alps–Adriatic; avoid: Confusing Slovenia with Slovakia
Scams and watch-outs
- Cave ceilings are low; tall visitors should watch headroom.
- Cave temperature ~10 °C year‑round – wear warm shoes and jacket.
- Shuttle bus operates only part of the year; verify timetable.
- Predjama Castle walk is uphill on a windy road with no footpaths.
Postojna is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in busy areas and follow signage in caves.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Postojna yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Postojna Caves
- Predjama Castle
- Adventure park Postojna
- Karst landscape
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Postojna official tourism site: visit-postojna.si/en/useful-information/transport/
- Postojna Caves official site: www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/information/shuttle-bus/
- Wikivoyage: Postojna, revision 5297361 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297361
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/postojna). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.