T4T Cross-border journeys between Italy and Slovenia – Autumn 2026
Italy and Slovenia – Autumn 2026
Every month offers new opportunities to discover the cross-border region between Slovenia and Italy.
Whether for a day trip or a longer stay, travelling by train makes it possible to reach festivals,
local traditions, cultural events and unique experiences across the area.
The 3 itineraries
- September: Pordenone – Gorizia – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
- October: coming soon
- November: coming soon
September 2026
Pordenone – Gorizia – Nova Gorica – Bohinj
Featured programme
In Pordenone
Pordenonelegge, the festival of books and freedom
16-20 September 2026
One of Italy’s leading literary festivals transforms Pordenone into a meeting place
for authors, readers, ideas and culture.
More information about Pordenonelegge
Special experience: Historic train from Trieste to Pordenone
19 September 2026
A special journey aboard historic 1930s railway carriages to reach Pordenone
during the Pordenonelegge festival.
More information about the historic train
In Gorizia
Gusti di Frontiera food festival
24-27 September 2026
A major event dedicated to international flavours and culinary traditions,
where different cultures meet through food.
More information about Gusti di Frontiera
In Nova Gorica
Smuggling Tour
Every Saturday and Sunday
An engaging guided tour across the border between Italy and Slovenia,
exploring stories and curiosities connected with cross-border smuggling.
- Adults: €39
- Students and pensioners: €29
- Children aged 5 to 15: €17
More information about the Smuggling Tour
Bookings:
book the Smuggling Tour
EPIC Interpretation Centre
Open from Tuesday to Sunday
An interpretation centre and interactive exhibition dedicated to borders,
identity and the shared history of Nova Gorica and Gorizia.
- Adults: €6
- Children, students and pensioners: €4
More information about the EPIC Interpretation Centre
In Bohinj
67th Cow Ball
20 September 2026
One of Bohinj’s best-known traditional celebrations, marking the return
of cattle from the mountain pastures and celebrating local Alpine culture.
- Adults: €10
- Children aged 7 to 15: €2
Information and ticket purchase
Travel information
Venice ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains: approximately 1 hour / 1 hour 30 minutes
- Timetables and ticket purchase:
Trenitalia
- Indicative fare: €8.15
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
Gorizia Centrale ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains: approximately 1 hour / 1 hour 20 minutes
- Timetables and ticket purchase:
Trenitalia
- Indicative fare: €10.30
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
Trieste ↔ Pordenone
- Regional trains: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes / 2 hours 15 minutes
- Timetables and ticket purchase:
Trenitalia
- Indicative fare: €16.20
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
Venice / Trieste ↔ Gorizia Centrale / Nova Gorica railway station
- Regional trains: approximately 2-3 hours from Venice and around 50 minutes from Trieste
- Direct Venice – Nova Gorica connections are available at weekends.
- Timetables and ticket purchase:
Trenitalia
- Indicative fares: €15-20 from Venice; €4-6 from Trieste.
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
Gorizia Centrale ↔ Nova Gorica railway station
- Bus: approximately 15-20 minutes
- Timetables:
GoByBus
- Indicative fare: €1.70
- Tickets can be purchased on board by card.
Nova Gorica railway station ↔ Bohinjska Bistrica
- Scenic Bohinj Railway: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Timetables and information:
Slovenske železnice
- Indicative fare shown in the itinerary: €5.80
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
Bohinjska Bistrica ↔ Ukanc
A useful connection for reaching the Cow Ball.
- Local buses and additional free services are expected to operate on the day of the event.
- Timetables:
Arriva Slovenia
/
Promet Bohinj
- Indicative fares: up to €1.80.
- For local Arriva buses, tickets can be purchased on board in cash.
The T4T project is funded by the European Union under the SPF GO! 2025 programme
of the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia 2021-2027 initiative, managed by the EGTC GO.
