How To Get From Zagreb Airport to City Center Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on April 29th, 2023 at 04:37 am

How To Get From Zagreb Airport to City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, shuttle bus, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Zagreb Airport to City Center?

The distance from Zagreb Airport to city center is 15 kilometers. Click here to book online Zagreb activities and day tours

The travel time from Zagreb airport to downtown is around 25 minutes by taxi. The taxi fare is around €20. Read here how to get from Zagreb to Zagreb airport the reverse way.

What Is The Best Way From Zagreb Airport to City Center?

The best way from Zagreb airport to city center is by Zagreb airport bus for €7 you can book online and it will take 30 minutes.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Zagreb Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way from Zagreb airport to city center is by regular Bus Number 290 for only €1 and it will take around 45 minutes.

SIM CARD AT ZAGREB AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you buy a sim card at Zagreb airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Zagreb. Read here best Croatia sim card for tourist and best Croatia eSim

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HOW TO GET FROM ZAGREB AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

Zagreb Airport Bus To City Center

The Zagreb airport bus is the best way from Zagreb airport to city center. Zagreb airport bus is running every 30 minutes from 5 30 am to 10 30 pm.

The Zagreb airport bus fare is €7 one-way booking online. The travel time is around 30 minutes to the last stop in Zagreb Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor Zagreb).

The bus station in Zagreb is a 15 minutes walking distance from the main Zagreb Train Station and a 15 minutes walk to city center.

You can take Tram Number 13 from Kvternikov Square and tram number 2 from the Zagreb Central Bus Station. The tram fare is 4 Kuna which is half euro and valid for 30 minutes.

CHEAPEST WAY FROM ZAGREB AIRPORT TO CITY BY PUBLIC BUS NUMBER 290

The cheapest way from Zagreb airport to old town is by public bus. The Bus Number 290 is running every 35 minutes starting at 4 20 am to 12 15 am. Check Bus Number 290 Route and schedule!

The bus fare is 8 Kuna which is €1 you will have to buy the ticket in the kiosks at the Arrival in the airport. Also you can buy the ticket to the bus driver but it will be more expensive.

The final destination is Kvaternikov Trg where you can get the tram Number 11, tram Number 12 or walking distance depending where you are staying.

Your ticket is valid for 60 minutes so maybe you will get the tram without buying an extra ticket. If not a tram ticket is only 4 Kuna which is half of euro. Read here best things to do in Zagreb

TAXI FROM ZAGREB AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Zagreb airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Zagreb airport to city center is around 25 minutes.

The taxi fare from Zagreb airport to old town is 150 Kuna which is around €20. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM ZAGREB AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you want comfort after your flight to Zagreb. Prices are around €30 and you will be able to fit up to 3 people. It could be €10 per person.

RENTING A CAR IN ZAGREB AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Zagreb’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Zagreb. It will take you 25 minutes to get from Zagreb to old town from the airport by private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Zagreb and the countryside. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Zagreb city.

Check here to get the best deals renting a car in Zagreb!

BEST WAY ZAGREB AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The best way from Zagreb airport to city center I would choose Zagreb airport bus shuttle to city since a single ticket will cost around €7 that you can book online and it will take 30-40 minutes especially if you are traveling alone.

If you are planning to move around Zagreb and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent Airbnb outskirts of Zagreb.

If you go on a budget you can try to get a public Bus Number 290 for €1 you will have to go outside the airport and look for the bus stop.

Locals will be so helpful if you ask them they will tell you where is the bus stopping. Later you will also have to walk to city center by public bus and with the Zagreb airport bus for around 15 minutes.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN ZAGREB

You can access a dorm that can go up to €15-20. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €60.

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CASH AND ATMS IN CROATIA

The currency used throughout Croatia is Croatian Kunas just like all European countries. The exact currency of the Euro is A €1 = 7.5 HRK. You can use debit cards everywhere in Croatia. ATMs are available and accessible in all part of the country.

Click here to know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency!

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