Journey Through Time: The Slavošovsky Tunnel

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, start from the town of Banská Bystrica. Head northeast on the E77 towards Zvolen. Continue on the E77 for approximately 25 km until you reach the junction for the R2 highway. Merge onto R2 towards the direction of Košice. After about 40 km, take the exit towards the D1 highway and follow the signs for Prešov. Continue on the D1 for about 30 km and take the exit toward the 1st class road 66 towards the Slovak Ore Mountains area. Follow the signs for Magnezitovce. Upon entering Magnezitovce, look for Unnamed Road and follow it until you reach the Slavošovsky tunnel.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Slavošovsky tunnel using public transportation, you can start from the nearest major city, Banská Bystrica. Take a regional bus towards the town of Zvolen. From Zvolen, transfer to another bus heading towards Magnezitovce. The buses usually depart from the main bus station. Be sure to check the local bus schedules as they may vary. Once you arrive in Magnezitovce, you can either walk to the Slavošovsky tunnel, which is about a 20-minute stroll, or take a taxi for a quicker option. Taxi fares typically range from €5-€10 depending on your starting point.

• Taxi

  For those preferring a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from nearby towns or cities. Taxis are available at most bus stations and can be booked via local taxi services. If you're in Banská Bystrica or Zvolen, you can expect a fare of around €30-€50 depending on traffic and time of day. Simply provide the driver with the address: Unnamed Road, 049 16 Magnezitovce, and they will take you directly to the Slavošovsky tunnel.