Getting to Zagreb
As the capital of Croatia, Zagreb has very fast and convenient transportation links to neighbouring countries and beyond. The motorway system is modern, as is the railway network. Zagreb International Airport is up-to-date and has a good range of facilities and amenities. While Zagreb is not a port, there are many ferries from Italy to ports on the Dalmatian coast, from where you can travel to the capital.
By car
Zagreb is at the crossroads of travel between the southern part of eastern and western Europe, and there are four main routes leading to and from the city. The E70 connects Trieste-Ljubljana-Zagreb; the E63, Klagenfurt-Ljubljana-Zagreb; the E59, Graz-Maribor-Zagreb; and the E65, Budapest-Varazdin-Zagreb. Although the motorways are modern, many of them are in need of repair and care should be taken not to drive at excessive speeds.
By rail
Zagreb is well connected to other European cities by rail, with daily international services to Munich, Vienna, Venice, Budapest, Paris, Geneva, Graz and Moscow. Trains arrive and depart from Main Railway Station, which is right in the heart of the city at Kralj Tomislav Square.
By bus
Long distance buses connect Zagreb with main cities and towns across Croatia and in neighbouring countries. Long distance buses arrive and depart from Central Bus Station, located on Marin Drzic avenue, a few minutes by tram (line number 6) from the central city square.
By ferry
Ferries from Italian ports such as Venice, Ancona and Pescara arrive in Dalamatian coastal towns including Pirano, Split and Zara, from where you can get buses or trains to Zagreb or alternatively, hire a car and drive.
By air
Zagreb has a convenient international airport located close to the city. The airport has a good range of facilities and amenities, and has regular scheduled flights to many cities across Europe.
Zagreb International Airport
Conveniently situated just 14kms southeast of the capital, Zagreb International Airport is compact but has some excellent facilities and services. The airport has flights to London Heathrow, London Luton, Paris, Milan, Vienna, Frankfurt, Munich and many other European and Croatian cities. Main airlines include Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa and Wizz Air. The terminal has three VIP lounges, bank and postal services, restaurants, cafés, bars and a range of duty-free and regular shopping outlets.
Zagreb International Airport transportation
Ground transportation options between the airport and the capital are limited but frequent. Buses run a number of routes between the terminal and destinations throughout the city, while most hotels can arrange a shuttle if notified in advance. There are always many taxis on standby immediately outside the Arrivals section to take passengers directly to their lodgings.