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Transfers vs. Other Ways to Get from Zagreb Franjo Tudjman Airport
International Airport of Zagreb named after Franjo Tudjman, also known as Pleso, is the biggest in Croatia. Annually it serves more than 2 million passengers, with a passenger traffic peak in the summer season. Tourists travel from the capital not only to cities of Croatia (Poreč, Karlovac, Ivanić-Grad) but also of Slovenia (Ljubljana, Rogaška Slatina, Rimske Toplice, Laško, Šmarješke Toplice).
How to get from Zagreb Airport to Zagreb city center or the other way round
Franjo Tudjman Airport is located 17 km away from the capital’s downtown. And there are several ways to get there:
- a shuttle bus runs from the airport to the central bus station of Zagreb every 30 minutes from 07:00 to 20:00 (and back from 04:00 to 20:30). After 20:00 buses set off from the airport after a plane landing. Tickets can be bought at the airport counter, from a driver or online;
- ZET bus’s route begins in the outskirts of Zagreb (Velika Gorica), runs via the airport and goes to the downtown — Kvaternik Square (near the Central train station). The bus runs on this route every 35 minutes from 04:30 to 00:15 on weekdays and on Saturdays (on Sundays - 05:35). Tickets can be bought at a newsstand, a ZET ticket office or from a driver. The stop at the air hub is located opposite the arrival terminal exit;
- taxi from Zagreb Airport to the city center, which you can take on the spot or order via the app;
- transfer, booked online in advance.
A public transport stop is to the right of the terminal exit. At night, you can get to the capital center only by shuttle bus, taxi or transfer.
Transfer vs. Taxi from Zagreb Airport (taken on the spot or ordered via the app)
Advantages of a private transfer
You will not fall victim in the local taxi wars. Uber here has been facing strong pressure from local taxi drivers from the very beginning. One of the last conflicts ended with a car arson.
Order in the language you know. Except for Uber, there are local taxi apps in Zagreb: Eko Taxi and Radio Taxi. But, keep in mind, that they are mostly in Croatian. Kiwitaxi website, its booking form, and the client support service are available in English.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
Twice as expensive. You can order a taxi from Zagreb Airport to the city center for 13–16 euro. The transfer to your hotel will cost 30 euro.
Transfer from Zagreb Airport vs. Bus and shuttle bus
Advantages of a private transfer
You do not depend on public transportation. By bus or shuttle, you will be able to get only to Zagreb center. In order to get to your hotel, you will have to adapt yourself to the routes of public transport. With our service, you go directly to your destination, without stops.
Twice as fast. Shuttle bus or bus waiting time is 30–35 minutes, and a trip to the city will take another 30–40 minutes. You will manage to get to your hotel by transfer in half of this time you.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
More expensive, even if you travel in a group. One ticket on a shuttle costs 4,2 euro (30 Croatian kunas), on ZET bus — 1,7 euro (2,1 euro, when buying a ticket from a driver). Transfer from Zagreb Airport to the city for 7 passengers will cost 35 euro.