July & August | Cross-Border Journeys Between Italy and Slovenia – Time for Train Project
July and August Itineraries
Cross-Border Journeys Between Italy and Slovenia
Summer 2026
Summer in the cross-border region comes alive with music, village festivals, cultural events and long evenings under the open sky. From major festivals to intimate concerts in picturesque town squares, every stop offers a unique atmosphere and invites visitors to stay a little longer.
The itineraries connect Italy and Slovenia by train and other public transport services, making it easy to combine events, discover new destinations and enjoy the journey itself.
Spend your day exploring the region and let the sounds of summer guide you across the border.
Discover 2 itineraries
- July: Pordenone – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
- August: Portogruaro & Caorle – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
July
Pordenone – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
Programme Highlights
Blues & Co Festival (10–27 July)
A vibrant music festival bringing together local and international artists with an exciting programme featuring rock, funk, folk and electronic music.
From €40
In Nova Gorica
Goriško Summer
A lively summer programme of concerts, performances and open-air events taking place throughout the city.
In Bohinj
Summer Events
A series of traditional summer events combining music, village atmosphere and enjoyable evenings after a day spent exploring nature.
- Monday: Village Evening under the Linden Tree
- Tuesday: Village Evening in Stara Fužina
- Thursday: Classical Music Concerts
- Saturday: Bistrica Fest
Vasovanje (24 July)
A unique cultural event that revives Bohinj’s traditional wedding customs.
Travel Information
Venice ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains: approximately 1–1.5 hours
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €8.15
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Gorizia ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains: approximately 1–1 hour 20 minutes
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €10.30
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Venice / Trieste ↔ Gorizia / Nova Gorica
- Regional trains: approximately 2–3 hours from Venice / 50 minutes from Trieste
- Direct Venice–Nova Gorica train services are available on weekends only.
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €15–20 from Venice; €4–6 from Trieste
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Gorizia ↔ Nova Gorica
- Bus: approximately 15–20 minutes
- Timetables: GoByBus
- Price: €1.70
- Tickets can be purchased directly on board using a payment card.
Nova Gorica ↔ Bohinjska Bistrica
- Bohinj Railway: approximately 1.5 hours
- Timetables: potniski.sz.si
- Price: €5.80
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Event Venues
- Local buses and seasonal shuttle services to the villages
- Timetables: arriva.si / promet.bohinj.si
- Price: up to €3
- Arriva bus tickets can be purchased on board (cash only), while tickets for seasonal shuttle services can be purchased online or at the main stations.
August
Portogruaro & Caorle – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
Programme Highlights
In Portogruaro
44th International Music Festival (20 July – 8 September)
A prestigious summer festival featuring concerts and masterclasses, offering fresh perspectives on classical music.
In Caorle
Street Piano Festival Caorle (24–28 August)
As evening falls, the pianos placed throughout the historic centre transform the streets into an open-air stage, creating a truly unique atmosphere.
In Nova Gorica
Goriško Summer
A vibrant summer programme of concerts, performances and open-air events taking place throughout the city.
The programme also includes:
- World Music Festival (5–7 August)
- SAXGO 2026 Festival (24–28 August)
- Borderless Beer Fest (28–29 August)
In Bohinj
Summer Events
A series of traditional summer events combining music, village atmosphere and enjoyable evenings after a day spent exploring nature.
- Monday: Village Evening under the Linden Tree
- Tuesday: Village Evening in Stara Fužina
- Thursday: Classical Music Concerts
- Saturday: Bistrica Fest
Travel Information
Venice ↔ Portogruaro-Caorle Railway Station
- Regional trains: approximately 1 hour
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €6.50–7.50
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Gorizia ↔ Portogruaro-Caorle Railway Station
- Regional trains: approximately 2 hours
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €8–11
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Portogruaro-Caorle Railway Station ↔ Caorle Bus Station
- Bus line 2: approximately 45 minutes
- Timetables: atvo.it
- Price: €4.10
- Tickets can be purchased online or from authorised sales points.
Venice / Trieste ↔ Gorizia / Nova Gorica
- Regional trains: approximately 2–3 hours from Venice / 50 minutes from Trieste
- Direct Venice–Nova Gorica train services are available on weekends only.
- Timetables: trenitalia.com
- Price: €15–20 from Venice; €4–6 from Trieste
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Note: Venice access fee: €5–10, depending on the date.
Gorizia ↔ Nova Gorica
- Bus: approximately 15–20 minutes
- Timetables: GoByBus
- Price: €1.70
- Tickets can be purchased directly on board using a payment card.
Nova Gorica ↔ Bohinjska Bistrica
- Bohinj Railway: approximately 1.5 hours
- Timetables: potniski.sz.si
- Price: €5.80
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the railway station.
Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Event Venues
- Local buses and seasonal shuttle services serving the villages
- Timetables: arriva.si / promet.bohinj.si
- Price: up to €3
- Arriva bus tickets can be purchased on board (cash only), while tickets for the seasonal shuttle services can be purchased online or at the main stations.
The T4T project is funded by the European Union through the GO! 2025 Small Projects Fund of the Interreg VI-A Italy–Slovenia 2021–2027 Programme, managed by EGTC GO.
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