Ptuj is located in northeastern Slovenia, close to main transport corridors, so it can be reached easily not only from Slovenia, but also from the neighbouring countries of Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
Visit Ptuj by car
The easiest way to reach Ptuj is by road, as the city lies on the crossroads of two European trunk routes: Vienna–Graz-Zagreb and Trieste–Ljubljana–Budapest. All these cities also have international airports.
Where can you park in Ptuj?
Parking in Ptuj is simple and convenient. The town offers plenty of public parking areas, and we would like to highlight 19 locations with a larger number of parking spaces, including both free and paid options. These selected locations are strategically distributed throughout the town to provide easy access to local landmarks, shops, bars, and restaurants.
No matter where you are heading, you will always find a suitable parking spot in Ptuj, making your visit even more enjoyable. The map is available at this link.
Electric vehicle charging stations
Existing charging station locations:
- 2× Ulica heroja Lacka car park
- 2× Zadružni trg car park
- 2× Rimska ploščad (next to ZD Ptuj)
- 2× Volkmerjeva ulica – near Bratje Reš
- 2× New Rogoznica Cemetery
New charging station locations (to be installed by 30 June 2026):
- Raičeva – behind the Administrative Unit
- Čučkova ulica – car park by OŠ Mladika Primary School
- 2× Potrčeva cesta – car park by the bus station
- 2× car park on Dravska ulica
- Vičava – next to the local community centre
- 3× Volkmerjeva – in the car park next to Dr. Ljudevita Pivka Primary School
The map of EV charging station locations is available at this link.
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Distance to major European cities:
Ljubljana: 130 km
Vienna: 280 km
Zagreb: 95 km
Budapest: 330 km
Graz: 95 km
Visit Ptuj by Train
Visiting the oldest Slovenian city by train is a simple, relaxing and pleasant experience. The train station is just a few hundred meters away from the city center.
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Information/Contact
Ptuj Railway Station
Osojnikova 2
SI-2250 Ptuj
T: +386 (0)2 292 46 28
Information about train schedules: www.slo-zeleznice.si
Visit Ptuj by bus
You can also have a carefree experience in Ptuj if you arrive by bus. Ptuj bus station, located in close proximity of the city, is well connected with regional and international buses. Some international lines of the budget bus carrier Flixbus also go through Ptuj.
Ptuj Bus Station
Osojnikova cesta 11
SI-2250 Ptuj
Information about bus schedules: https://arriva.si/en/
T: +386 (0)2 7711 491
E: info@arriva.si
For information about low-cost bus travel and Flixbus, go to: https://www.flixbus.de/fernbus/ptuj
