From the Station to Prešeren Square
Ljubljana’s train and bus stations sit side by side, and Prešeren Square is a straight, flat 10-minute walk away. This page gives the turn-by-turn route, what changes when you have luggage, and when a bus or taxi makes more sense.
- Distance
- About 700 m
- Walking time
- About 10 minutes at a normal pace
- Surface
- Paved, flat, step-free the whole way
- Main street
- Slovenska cesta
- Cost
- Free — walking beats the bus fare at this distance
The route, step by step
- Leave the bus station (or train station) onto the main approach and find Slovenska cesta heading south-west.
- Follow Slovenska cesta straight; it passes shops, banks and the edge of the pedestrian zone.
- Continue as the street narrows into the old town — keep going towards the river.
- The square opens in front of you: the Triple Bridge straight ahead, the pink church to your right, the monument in the middle.
With luggage
The route is flat and step-free, so wheeling a suitcase is realistic — but the last stretch is pedestrian paving with the usual cobbles and a few level changes at shop entrances. Allow 15 minutes rather than 10 if you are pulling a case.
If you are staying near the station, remember you will repeat this walk several times. Many visitors with heavy bags take a taxi for the first arrival and walk afterwards.
Bus and taxi alternatives
Several city-bus lines run between the station area and stops within a few minutes’ walk of the square; with a single fare at €1.50 on Urbana it is cheap but rarely faster than walking at this distance.
A taxi from the station rank to the pedestrian edge of the square is a short metered ride — worth it with luggage, late at night, or in bad weather. Ask for “Prešernov trg” or the Triple Bridge.
Arriving late or early
The square is public and lit, so late arrivals are not a problem in themselves. What changes at night is the walk from the station: Slovenska cesta stays busy, but if you arrive after midnight with luggage, a taxi is the simpler choice.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Prešeren Square from the station?
About 700 metres — roughly a 10-minute walk along Slovenska cesta.
Is the walk wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It is paved, flat and step-free for essentially the whole distance, which makes it one of the easiest approaches to the square.
Can I take a bus instead?
Yes, several lines stop near the square, but at 700 metres walking is usually faster than waiting for a bus.
How much is a taxi from the station?
It is a short metered ride to the pedestrian edge of the old town; agree on the meter and ask for Prešeren Square or the Triple Bridge.
Does the walk work at night?
Yes — the streets are lit and the square is public. With luggage late at night, a taxi is more comfortable.
Sources: OpenStreetMap geometry, Visit Ljubljana. Distances and times checked October 2026.