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 (Gorenjska) in the North of Slovenia with the seaside Littoral (Primorska) in the South West.
Motorail trains can carry cars, vans, pickups, and camper vans (the driver and passengers remain in the vehicle during the trip) which don’t exceed 3 meters in height and 2.4 meters in width. Passengers and cyclists (30 places for bicycles) can also travel with the motorail train in the passenger car.
Timetables
The timetables are valid from 15th December 2024.
Changes may occur in case of works or obstacles on the track. Therefore, before traveling, check the current timetable and notices.
From Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči / Nova Gorica
| Station | AVT 853 | AVT 855 | AVT 857 | AVT 859 | AVT 861* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohinjska Bistrica | 9:10 | 11:42 | 13:30 | 16:48 | 21:28 |
| Podbrdo | 9:26 | 11:52 | 13:45 | 17:05 | 21:39 |
| Most na Soči | 9:53 | 14:12 | 17:33 | 22:17 | |
| Nova Gorica** | 22:54** |
Car uploading in Nova Gorica ends 15 minutes and in all other stations 10 minutes before the motorail 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 29 March and 5 October 2025.
**[NOTICE] Unloading of cars not possible on MOTORAIL trains in Nova Gorica (from February 4 2024 until further notice)
Due to construction works and the renovation of the Nova Gorica railway station, it will be impossible to unload cars at the Nova Gorica station from MOTORAIL train no. 861* with arrival at 22:54 (all cars will be unloaded at the Most na Soči station).
From Nova Gorica / Most na Soči to Bohinjska Bistrica
| Station | AVT 850 | AVT 854 | AVT 856 | AVT 858 | AVT 860 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Gorica** | 6:36** | ||||
| Most na Soči | 7:46 | 10:42 | 14:41 | 18:43 | |
| Podbrdo | 8:20 | 11:16 | 12:56 | 15:16 | 19:16 |
| Bohinjska Bistrica | 8:30 | 11:26 | 13:06 | 15:26 | 19:25 |
Car uploading in Nova Gorica ends 15 minutes and in all other stations 10 minutes before the motorail train departs.
Motorail trains no. 860 and 861 run between 29 March and 5 October 2025.
**[NOTICE] Loading of cars not possible on MOTORAIL trains in Nova Gorica (from February 4 2024 until further notice)
Due to construction works and the renovation of the Nova Gorica railway station, it will be impossible to load cars on MOTORAIL train no. 850 with departure from Nova Gorica station at 6:36 (cars can be loaded at Most na Soči station).
Fares
The fare list is applicable from 11th August 2023 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) | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.10 | ||
| Podbrdo-Bohinjska Bistrica | 7 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | ||
| Podbrdo-Most na Soči | 21 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 10.70 | 16.30 | 21.40 | 8.60 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | ||
| Most na Soči – Nova Gorica | 33 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | ||
| Podbrdo – Nova Gorica | 54 | ||||
| One direction (vehicle + driver) | 9.10 | 13.10 | 18.20 | 7.30 | |
| One direction (passenger) | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||
| 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.
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.
Supplements
A supplement is charged for passengers travelling together with the driver:
- Adults: Regular fare under the applicable tariff.
- Children under 15 inclusive: 50% discount on adult fare.
- Accompanied vehicles must not exceed 3 m in height and 2.4 m in width.
Where to buy
Motorail tickets are purchased on-board from the train conductor.
Further information
- Visit a train station with a ticket office;
- Visit one of our InfoCentres at the train stations in Koper, Ljubljana, Celje, and Maribor;
- Call our toll-free number 080 81 11 (for calls made from Slovenia), or dial +386 1 29 13 331 (for calls made from abroad);
- Send an e-mail with your question to [email protected]i.
