My husband and are are trying to plan a trip to Croatia and Slovenia next year. We are in our 70’s and active. We are wondering if we will be able to visit all the beautiful areas of Slovenia using their public transportation. We just got back from Switzerland and found their train system amazing. We really don’t want to drive while there. Is it best to stay in one or two cities and do tours? Thank you for any guidance on our trip planning.
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Croatia, for sure. Number of bases, etc., will depend on how much time you have and where you wish to go. The country gets "skinny" so sometimes it's best to move in a line versus day trips. Train is minimal, but the bus and ferry system in Croatia is fantastic (don't worry about buses, all were comfortable). Region matters though--for the interior and parts of inland Istria, you would have more difficulty, but it's not impossible.
You might want to cross-post in the Slovenia forum as well. I have been to Croatia 4x using public transport but not Slovenia.
I don't think anywhere on Earth can compare with Switzerland's train system, but I am sure you can enjoy Slovenia without renting a car (with perhaps some occasional private drivers), but that is only based on reading.