Cross-border route

Croatia Slovenia

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Croatia into Slovenia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Slovenia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the Both format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. The A2/A3 motorway crosses at Bregana toward Ljubljana and Zagreb.

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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance

FromCroatia

ToSlovenia

IDP in SloveniaRequired

Accepted formatBoth

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in SloveniaEUR

Croatia → Slovenia

Crossing the border

The A2/A3 motorway crosses at Bregana toward Ljubljana and Zagreb.

Driving rules in Slovenia

Motorway e-vignette required.
Headlights on at all times.
0.05% alcohol limit; zero for new/professional drivers.
Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.

What to see when you arrive in Slovenia

Lake Bled and its island church
the Postojna Cave
the old centre of Ljubljana
the Julian Alps and Triglav
the Predjama Castle

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Croatia to Slovenia?

Yes — Slovenia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Slovenia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.

Does the driving side change between Croatia and Slovenia?

No. Both Croatia and Slovenia drive on the right.

How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?

International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.

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