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Getting around Zagreb is easier than it might seem. The city centre is compact, trams connect most of the important areas, and many of the places you'll want to see are easy to reach on foot.
Whether you're arriving at the airport, heading into the centre or exploring beyond it, here's how we'd get around Zagreb.
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FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY
Zagreb Airport is about 15 kilometres from the city centre. Once you arrive, you have several ways to continue into Zagreb, depending on how much you value convenience, price or speed.
The simplest option is a pre-booked transfer, especially if you're arriving late, travelling with luggage or simply don't want to figure things out after a flight.
Public transport is also possible and can be a good option if you're travelling light and want to keep costs down.
Locallo tip: If it's your first time in Zagreb and you're arriving with luggage, we'd favour a pre-booked transfer. Knowing that someone is waiting for you makes the first hour of your trip much easier.
ARRIVING IN ZAGREB
A simple way to get from Zagreb Airport to your accommodation — without figuring everything out after your flight.
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USE THE TRAM
Zagreb's blue trams are one of the easiest ways to get around the city. They connect the centre with many neighbourhoods and are particularly useful when you're going somewhere that's a little too far to walk.
For a visitor, the tram network can look complicated at first, but you don't need to understand the whole system. Check your route before you leave, find the right stop and you're usually good to go.
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WALK WHEN YOU CAN
This is probably our favourite way to experience Zagreb.
The historic centre is compact, and walking lets you notice the things you would otherwise miss — courtyards, small streets, old façades, cafés and the everyday rhythm of the city.
From the Upper Town to Ban Jelačić Square, Tkalčićeva Street and the Lower Town, you can cover a lot without ever needing transport.
Locallo tip: Wear comfortable shoes. Zagreb's centre is made for wandering, and you'll probably walk more than you planned.
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TAXI & RIDE OPTIONS
Taxis are easy to find in Zagreb and can be useful when you're travelling with luggage, going somewhere outside the centre or simply don't feel like waiting for public transport.
For a short journey around the centre, however, we'd usually walk.
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WHEN PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAKES SENSE
If you're staying in Zagreb for a few days, public transport becomes increasingly useful. The tram network, combined with buses, can take you well beyond the historic centre.
This is especially useful if you're visiting places such as Mirogoj, Maksimir or other parts of the city outside the main tourist area.
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LEAVING ZAGREB
Zagreb is also a good base for exploring northern Croatia. If you're staying for several days, a day trip can be an easy way to see something beyond the city without changing hotels.
Depending on the season and your interests, you can explore castles, historic towns, nature and the countryside surrounding Zagreb.
Our advice? Don't overthink it. Walk whenever you can, use the trams when you need them and arrange your airport transfer before you arrive. Zagreb is compact enough that getting around should never be the difficult part of your trip.
