Venue 

The 25th edition of the Management International Conference will be held in Koper, a beautiful coastal city in Slovenian Istria. Koper is the main town on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, known for its pleasant seaside atmosphere, rich history, and a mix of old Venetian architecture and modern life. Explore Koper by following this link.

How to reach the venue?

How to reach Koper?

Koper is well-connected to Europe and the rest of the world by land and air, making it one of the most accessible cities along the northeastern Adriatic coast. Centrally located in the Slovenian Istria region, Koper lies just 105 kilometers from Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and only 20 kilometers from Trieste, Italy. The city is easily reached also by car, train, or bus from major Central European cities.

Arrive to Koper by plane

Koper does not have its own airport, but several nearby international airports provide convenient access:

• Trieste Airport (TRS) – located approximately 65 km from Koper (about 1 hour by car). Regular shuttle and taxi services connect the airport with Koper.
• Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) – about 125 km from Koper (1 hour 20 minutes by car). There are direct shuttle transfers (GoOpti, Nomago) and regular bus connections to Koper.
• Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) – around 190 km from Koper. You can reach Koper by car, FlixBus, or shuttle transfer (GoOpti).
• Treviso Airport (TSF) – approximately 180 km from Koper, serving many low-cost carriers; reachable by car, shuttle, or FlixBus via Trieste or Ljubljana.
• Pula Airport (PUY) – approximately 100 km from Koper. Car rental or regional bus routes are available.
• Zagreb Airport (ZAG) – roughly 230 km from Koper (about 2.5 hours by car). Car rentals, FlixBus, and private transfers are available.
  
  For detailed schedules and transfer options, please check shuttle providers such as GoOpti or Nomago.

Arrive to Koper by bus

Koper is connected by regular bus lines to major Slovenian cities and neighboring countries. The Koper Bus Station (Avtobusna postaja Koper) is located near the city center, within walking distance of the Faculty of Management and most hotels.

Direct daily buses run from Ljubljana, Maribor, Trieste, Venice, and Zagreb.

Tickets can be purchased at the station or online via Nomago, FlixBus or Traveling.com.

Booking in advance is recommended during the summer season.

The main bus station in Koperis just a 20-minute walk away from the town centre. Public buses are running to the centre and various other locations in the town. Additionally, there is a taxi rank and a Park and Ride (P&R) car park adjacent to the bus station.

Arrive to Koper by car

Driving to Koper is straightforward and scenic, with well-maintained highways and border crossings.

From within Slovenia:

• From Ljubljana: Take the A1 motorway south towards Koper (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).

• From Maribor: Drive via the A1 and A4 motorways (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes).

From neighboring countries:

• From Trieste (Italy): 20 km (approx. 25 minutes).

• From Venice (Italy): 190 km (approx. 2 hours).

• From Zagreb (Croatia): 230 km (approx. 2.5 hours).

• From Vienna (Austria): 460 km (approx. 5 hours).

Toll roads: Slovenian motorways require a vignette (toll sticker), available at petrol stations and border crossings.

Parking: Public parking areas and garages are available near the city center. The old town is largely pedestrian, so parking outside the center is recommended. The closest parking garage to the Faculty is Parking house Belvedere (2 minutes walk from the venue). 

Arrive to Koper by train

Koper has a railway station (Železniška postaja Koper) connecting it to Ljubljana and other parts of Slovenia. The station is about 2 km from the city center and easily reachable by local taxi or bus.

For timetables and tickets, visit Slovenske železnice. 

Useful travel information

General, travel and other useful information are availble at https://visitkoper.si/en/how-to-reach-us/#visitor-info-en. 

Accommodation

Information about accomodation is available at https://visitkoper.si/en/accommodation/.

Getting around Koper