From the city centre to Pohorje: Maribor goes electric

Where can you board?

• Pobreška - Europark

• UKC - Europark

• Europark

• UKC - Pobreška

• Glavni trg - Rotovž

• Strossmayerjeva - tržnica

• Smetanova - Tehnična fakulteta

• Koroška - trgovina

• Koroška vrata

• P&R Koroški most

• Univerzitetni kampus

• Terme Fontana

• Mariborski otok

The electrification of Maribor’s bus services began in 2022. The connection towards Pohorje played an important role: the former route 6, now G6 Vzpenjača, became Slovenia’s first fully electrified city bus route in 2023.

For visitors, this offers a useful idea for planning the day. Combine exploring the city with a trip to the foothills of Pohorje, then continue with a walk or a ride on the Pohorska vzpenjača cable car. Before setting off, check current bus connections and cable car operating times.

Among the most interesting additions in 2026 are 18-metre articulated electric buses. These long vehicles with their distinctive flexible middle section are returning to Maribor’s streets after several decades.

Each bus can carry up to 127 passengers, making them particularly useful on busy routes. At the other end of the size range are new minibuses just 6.5 metres long. The electric fleet therefore includes vehicles of different sizes, adapted to different routes and passenger numbers.

Electric buses also have a place in the historic centre. The G5 Rotovž route crosses Glavni most (the main bridge), passes through Main square (Glavni trg) and runs along Koroška cesta. When it launched in August 2024, two smaller electric buses suitable for the city centre were assigned to it.

Getting off at Main square (Glavni trg) can be the start of your city walk. Continue on foot towards Lent, find a café or stop for lunch. Make a bus journey part of your visit so you have more time for the stops that interest you.

Behind electric travel lies a less visible story: charging stations. Maribor plans to expand its infrastructure with 18 charging units and 22 charging points at four locations, including the main bus station and Marprom’s workshops in Pobrežje. European funding for the project was approved in September 2026.

The plan provides for two charging methods. At selected stops, pantographs, special devices that connect to buses automatically, will allow quick battery top-ups. When the vehicles are parked for longer periods, especially overnight, they will charge via a cable.

In 2026, Maribor’s city passenger transport celebrates its centenary. Electric buses are part of its new chapter, bringing quieter journeys and fewer exhaust emissions to the city’s streets.

On your next visit, let a city bus cover part of your journey. Check Marprom’s timetables, choose your destination and combine the ride with a walk. Through the bus window, you may spot a corner you would otherwise have missed.