Transfer guide β Ljubljana Airport to San Simon Resort, Novigrad, Istria
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There are many Indians, few Chiefs β true Legends are rare.
And one drives the world β wherever you wish. π
San Simon Resort in Novigrad, on the northern Istrian coast, combines thalassotherapy β seawater and sea air used therapeutically β with a proper Istrian hospitality: good food, good wine, and a harbour town that has been doing both for a very long time. Novigrad is one of the smaller, better-preserved coastal towns in Istria, quieter than Rovinj or PoreΔ and more local in character.
The resort itself is modern and well-equipped, with indoor and outdoor seawater pools, a medical wellness centre, and direct access to the Adriatic promenade. Staying here means you are in a real town, not an enclosed resort bubble.
From Ljubljana Airport, the drive south through Slovenia and across the Istrian border takes about 2.5 hours. The final approach through the olive groves and vineyards above the coast is one of the better arrivals in the region.
Price is fixed and agreed before you travel. We pick you up at the terminal β no taxi rank queuing, no meter. Book the day before at the latest.
Here is an honest overview of every realistic option from Ljubljana Airport (Brnik) to San Simon Resort β Novigrad, Croatia:
| Option | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| π Private Transfer (Taxi Legende) | β Recommended | Fixed price, door to door, pre-booking required. From β¬150 (car) / β¬200 (van). |
| π Train | β Not practical | No train to Novigrad. Nearest Croatian rail is Pula (2h by bus from there). Extremely complicated from Brnik. |
| π Bus | β οΈ Very slow | Bus LjubljanaβNovigrad possible but 4β5h journey with border crossing. Not recommended with luggage. |
| π GoOpti | π° Private option | GoOpti covers Istrian routes β prices for Croatia destinations are higher than domestic. Ask at goopti.com. |
We've been driving people around Slovenia for over 15 years. What started as a simple airport taxi has grown into a transfer service trusted by tourists, business travelers, and returning visitors.
We cover all of Slovenia and beyond β Bled, Bohinj, Piran, the Croatian coast, Venice, Trieste and Zagreb. Fixed prices, no surprises, available 24/7 β even if your flight is delayed.
We always tell you the truth β even if our service isn't the best option for you. Travelling solo to Ljubljana city centre? The bus for β¬4 is perfectly fine. Got three people with luggage headed to a spa resort? That's where we shine.
Pre-booking required β the day before, at the latest. We do not wait at Brnik for walk-in customers. Once booked, you receive the car details and registration number by WhatsApp or SMS before pickup. No surprises.