Motorail trains operate on the line between Bohinjska Bistrica, Podbrdo and Most na Soči, and run through the longest Slovenian rail tunnel.
Ever wanted to go on a longer journey by car without having to drive the distance? Then try our motorail service, which carries your car while you relax and enjoy the train ride.
Motorail trains operate on the line between Bohinjska Bistrica, Podbrdo and Most na Soči, and run through the longest Slovenian rail tunnel, the Bohinj tunnel, connecting Upper Carniola in the North of Slovenia with the seaside Littoral in the South West. Motorail trains can carry cars, vans, pickups, and camper vans which don’t exceed 3m in height and 2.4m in width.
Timetables
The timetables are valid from 12th December 2021.
[Note: Due to works on the railway line from 26 to 30 September, from 3 to 7 October and on 25 October, motorail trains no. 853, 854, 857 and 858 run only on the route Bohinjska Bistrica – Podbrdo and vice versa.]
From Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči (Nova Gorica)
| Station | 853 | 855 | 857 | 859 | 861* |
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| Car uploading in Nova Gorica ends 15 minutes and in Most na Soči 10 minutes before the car train departs .
* Stop at Podbrdo only for entry/exit of passengers – train 861. There is no boarding or disembarking of motor vehicles on this train at Podbrdo. Motorail trains no. 860 and 861 run between 2 April and 9 October. |
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| Bohinjska Bistrica | 9:13 | 11:37 | 13:25 | 16:48 | 21.16 |
| Podbrdo | 9:29 | 11:47 | 13:40 | 17:05 | 21.27 |
| Most na Soči | 9:55 | 14:07 | 17:30 | 21.52 | |
| Nova Gorica | 22.37 | ||||
From (Nova Gorica) Most na Soči to Bohinjska Bistrica
| Station | 850 | 854 | 856 | 858 | 860* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car uploading in Nova Gorica ends 15 minutes and in Most na Soči 10 minutes before the car train departs .
Motorail trains no. 860 and 861 run between 2 April and 4 September. |
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| Nova Gorica | 6.32 | ||||
| Most na Soči | 7:45 | 10:38 | 14:45 | 18.43 | |
| Podbrdo | 8:17 | 11:10 | 12:50 | 15:19 | 19.10 |
| Bohinjska Bistrica | 8:27 | 11:20 | 13:00 | 15:29 | 19.25 |
Fares
The fare list is applicable from 20th March 2020 onwards.
| Route | Distance (km) | Tariff Class 1 (€) |
Tariff Class 2 (€) |
Tariff Class 3 (€) |
Four-wheelers (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most na Soči-Bohinjska Bistrica | 28 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 14.00 | 20.60 | 28.00 | 11.20 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | ||
| Podbrdo-Bohinjska Bistrica | 7 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | ||
| Podbrdo-Most na Soči | 21 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 10.70 | 16.30 | 21.40 | 8.60 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | ||
| Most na Soči – Nova Gorica | 33 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | ||
| Podbrdo – Nova Gorica | 54 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 5.10 | 5.10 | 5.10 | ||
| Bohinjska Bistrica – Nova Gorica | 61 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 14.00 | 20.60 | 28.00 | 11.20 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 5.80 | 5.80 | 5.80 | ||
| Tariff Class 1: For accompanied cars with a trailer up to 5m in length and the driver.
Tariff Class 2: For accompanied cars with a trailer over 5m in length, vans, camper vans, trailer caravans, and the driver. Tariff Class 3: For pickups and the driver. Four-wheelers: Fares for four-wheelers. |
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Carnet fares
Save 10% on fares with the motorail Carnet ticket, which is based on 10 discounted tickets for Tariff Class 1 on a specific route and for a validity period of one month. The carnet ticket is non-transferable and is valid only for the vehicle specified on the ticket.
| Route | Distance (km) | Tariff Class 1 (€) |
| Most na Soči – Bohinjska Bistrica | 28 | 126.00 |
| Podbrdo – Bohinjska Bistrica | 7 | 81.90 |
| Podbrdo – Most na Soči | 21 | 96.30 |
| Most na Soči – Nova Gorica | 33 | 81.90 |
| Podbrdo – Nova Gorica | 54 | 81.90 |
| Bohinjska Bistrica – Nova Gorica | 61 | 126.00 |
| The fare list is applicable from 20th March 2020 onwards.
Tariff Class 1: For accompanied cars with a trailer up to 5m in length and the driver. |
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Supplements
A supplement is charged for passengers travelling together with the driver:
Adults: Regular fare under the applicable tariff.
Children under 12 inclusive: 50% discount on adult fare.
Accompanied vehicles must not exceed 3m in height and 2.4m in width.
Where to buy
Motorail tickets are purchased on-board from the train conductor.
