Practical information
Everything you need to know about the venue, accommodation, access and parking for the International Conference on Geopolitics of Transport in Koper, Slovenia.
Conference introduction
Koper’s historic centre provides a compact, walkable setting for the full conference experience, with the venue, accommodation and waterfront all within a few minutes’ distance.
Venue and city-centre setting
Conference venue – Praetorian Palace
The conference takes place at the historic Praetorian Palace, located on Tito Square in the very heart of Koper's old town. The surrounding city centre is compact and pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to move between the venue, hotels, restaurants and the waterfront on foot.
| Venue | Praetorian Palace |
|---|---|
| Address | Tito Square 3, 6000 Koper, Slovenia |
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Praetorian Palace on Tito Square
The Praetorian Palace is a landmark Venetian Gothic building overlooking Tito Square, the central square of Koper.
What you need to know
- Koper's old town is compact and easy to navigate on foot.
- Historic centre areas around Tito Square are closed to most vehicular traffic.
- Main bus and train stations are about 15 minutes’ walking distance from the centre.
- The city is well-suited for international participants staying centrally.
Suggested accommodation
Grand Koper – recommended hotel
| Address | Pristaniška ulica 3, 6000 Koper |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Koper, close to old town and waterfront |
| Distance | Approximately 200 metres from city centre |
| Website | https://www.grandkoper.com/ |
| Reception | 24/7 front desk service |
| Phone | +386 (0)5 61 00 500 |
| hotel@grandkoper.com |
Booking instructions and conference rate
- When booking, mention that you are booking for the EMUNI Conference to access the conference special rate.
- You must be officially registered as a conference attendee to benefit from this rate.
- If you are not registered as an attendee, the standard hotel rate will be applied at check-out.
- We recommend booking early to ensure room availability close to the venue.
Access to Koper city centre
By plane
Koper can be reached from abroad through a number of international airports situated in its relative vicinity. Below are some useful options when planning your trip:
- The international Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), Slovenia – approximately 120 km from Koper.
- The international Airport of Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), Italy – approximately 65 km from Koper.
- The international Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Italy – approximately 160 km from Koper.
- The international Treviso A. Canova Airport (TSF), Italy – approximately 155 km from Koper.
- The international Pula Airport (PUY), Croatia – approximately 90 km from Koper.
By train
Koper has a train station with regular rail connections to Ljubljana. You can check national and international train connections and timetables on the Slovenian Railways website: https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Alternatively, you may choose to travel by train to Trieste, Italy, and then continue to Koper by bus. Train schedules are available on the Italian railway company Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/
Bus timetables for departures from Trieste can be found at: https://www.autostazionetrieste.it/en-us
By bus
Koper has a central bus station with regular connections to major cities. Several buses run daily to and from Ljubljana, and the journey takes around 2 hours. Timetables are available at the Ljubljana Bus Station: https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/
The Ronchi dei Legionari (Trieste) airport has excellent road and motorway connections and regular public bus transport lines. At the airport, take bus number 51 to the city of Trieste.
From Trieste, there are regular international bus connections on the Trieste–Koper route. Timetables are available on the Arriva website: https://arriva.si/en/passenger-transport/international-transfers/
Walking and local mobility
For participants staying at Grand Koper or other central accommodation, walking is the easiest and most convenient way to move around the city centre. The pedestrian-friendly old town requires no additional transport once you arrive.
Parking information
Parking options in Koper
Public parking is widely available in and around Koper. Because parts of the old town are closed to traffic, we recommend parking at designated facilities and walking into the centre.
- Park-and-ride facilities at the entrance to the city.
- Underground garage at Koper Primary School.
- Underground garage at Arena Bonifika.
- Belveder Parking House (central location).
- P+R Sonce and other central underground garages.
- Parking lot next to Villa Domus.
- Ferrarska gravel parking area.
Driving recommendations
- Plan to park outside the pedestrian-restricted old town areas.
- Use park-and-ride facilities for convenient access.
- Allow extra time if arriving by car during peak hours.
- Check signage for time limits and payment conditions in each parking area.
Participant checklist
Before you travel
- Confirm your hotel booking at Grand Koper or another central hotel.
- Save the venue location: Praetorian Palace, Tito Square 3, 6000 Koper.
- Review parking options if driving to Koper.
- Check train and bus schedules if using public transport.
On arrival day
- Use walking routes within the city centre to reach Tito Square.
- Allow around 15 minutes from the train and bus stations to the old town.
- Park outside pedestrian zones if arriving by car.
- Check conference materials for registration time and badge collection.
