Slovakia Info
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 Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 4:58 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN SLOVAKIA / SLOVAKIA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN SLOVAKIA
BY AIR
The domestic airlines are Air Slovakia (GM) (website: www.airslovakia.sk), SkyEurope Airlines (website: www.skyeurope.com) and Slovak Airlines (9S) (website: www.airslovakia.sk).
BY RIVER
There are 2372 km of navigable waterways. The Danube is the main artery for transport by ship which is operated by Slovak Shipping & Ports (Pribinova 24, 815 24 Bratislava; tel: (2) 293 2226; website: www.lod.sk). Cruises covering historic and tourist interests are also operated. There is also regular passenger transport on the Danube.
BY RAIL
The rail network is operated by Railways of the Slovak Republic (ZSR) (website: www.zsr.sk). There are several daily express trains between Bratislava and main cities and resorts. Reservations should be made in advance on major routes. Fares are low, but supplements are charged for travel by express trains. For further information, contact ZSR, Klemensová 8, 813 61 Bratislava (Tel: (2) 5058-1111).
BY ROAD
Traffic drives on the right. The major routes run from Bratislava to Presov and Kosice, via Kralovany and Poprad. The network of roads and supporting services (garages, petrol stations, restaurants, hotels and motels) is dense and reliable. Roads are standardized as motorways (200km), first- (3000km), second- (3500km) and third-class (11,000km) metalled roads, and are generally in good condition, particularly on the main arteries. Motorways are equipped with emergency telephones every half a mile or less. The Slovakia emergency system provides a fast and reliable network of garages, tow trucks and medical services. Road signs comply with European standards.
Bus
The extensive network covers all areas and is efficient and comfortable.
Car rental
Self-drive cars may be pre-booked through the tourist office in main towns and resorts. Seat belts are compulsory and drinking is absolutely prohibited. The speed limit in towns is 60kph (37mph); outside towns, 90kph (56mph); and on motorways, 130kph (81mph).
Documentation: Most rental companies require a valid international driving licence.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
Buses, trolleybuses and trams exist in Bratislava and several other towns. All the cities operate flat-fare systems, and pre-purchase passes are available. Tickets should be punched in the appropriate machine on entering the tram or bus. A separate ticket is usually required when changing routes. There is a fine for fare evasion. Blue badges on tram and bus stops indicate an all-night service. Taxis are available in all the main towns and are metered and cheap; higher fares are charged at night. |
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