Zagreb

Zagreb is a vibrant city of around 770,000 people (2021, metropolitan area: 1,100,000). In 2017 it was visited by over a million tourists, mainly from Austria, Germany and Italy. Zagreb is also well known for its Advent festival, which occurs from December to early January, boasting vibrant nightlife and additional cultural and gastronomic activities.

Tourist information:

1 Turistički informativni centar (Tourist Information Centre - Ban Jelačić Square), Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 11. Mon-Fri 09:00-20:00; Sat Sun 10:00-18:00. (updated Jul 2023)

Other information points are located at the airport, bus station, railway station and at the Lotrščak Tower.

By plane:

1 Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG IATA Zagreb International Airport) (in the locality of Pleso in 17 km south-east from the city centre). Airport facilities include restaurant, cafe, bars, post, bank, ATMs, numerous car renting outlets. It's open 24 hours with 6 cots on the upper level outside security if you need to sleep at the airport. It has limited free Wifi, or paid access to the Internet (via terminal) (updated Sep 2016)

Getting there:

Buses leave from the airport at 07:00 and every 30 minutes between 08:00 and 20:00. Beyond these hours, there are buses leaving to the main bus station every time a Croatia Airlines plane lands. When traveling to the airport from the main Zagreb bus station, the buses are scheduled between 04:30 and 20:30. A journey takes about 30 min. The price of the single ticket is €8. Online timetable can be checked at the Pleso prijevoz website. Airport buses leave from the main bus station which is in the wider city center; they leave from its northeast wing (toward the city)—look for "Croatia Airlines" and "Eurolines" banners on the building.

A cheaper local ZET bus 290 also goes to the city center (and back to the airport) from the main road outside the terminal.

You can also order a taxi, Bolt or Uber. A ride from the airport to the city center can cost from €14-20.

By train:

Five trains a day run from Ljubljana, taking 2 hr 30 min via Zidani Most and the border at Dobova. Two of these start from Villach (4-5 hr). Tickets cannot be purchased online; they can only be purchased at the station. Second-class tickets are for €9, but first-class is also available.

From Zurich, Munich or Vienna change at Villach. From Budapest change at Graz and Zidani Most.