Zagreb Airport (ZAG), also known as “Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport” or “Zračna luka Franjo Tuđman Zagreb”, is the international airport of Zagreb and is located about 10 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Zagreb by Public Bus, Shuttle Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Zagreb Airport (ZAG) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from ZAG airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Zagreb Airport to the City Center

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Public Bus	40 Min.	0,50 €	Details
	Shuttle Bus	30 Min.	8,00 €	Details
	Taxi	30 Min.	30‑35 €	Details
	Private Transfer	30 Min.	33 €	Details
	Uber	30 Min.	17‑30 €	Details

Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.

Public Bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

HRK 3,99 pp (around 0,50 €)

Description:

Public bus line ‘290’ from Zagreb Airport (Bus stop “Zračna luka” in front of the terminal building on the street) to the central bus stop “Kvaternikov trg” (Kvaternikov square), directly in the city center

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Shuttle Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

HRK 60 pp (around 8,00 €)

Description:

Shuttle Bus “Pleso” from Zagreb Airport (bus stop “Pleso prijevoz” in front of the terminal building) to the central bus station “Autobusni kolodvor” in downtown Zagreb; buy tickets online or in cash from the driver

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

HRK 225-270 (around 30-35 €)

Description:

Taxi from Zagreb Airport (taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to central Zagreb, to train & bus station or directly to accommodation in the city center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

HRK 250 (around 33 €)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Zagreb Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Zagreb, to train & bus station or directly to accommodation in the city center

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Uber

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

HRK 125-225 pp (around 17-30 €)

Description:

Uber from Zagreb Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Zagreb, to train & bus station or directly to accommodation in the city

Things to know about Zagreb:

1. Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia
2. Zagreb Cathedral is the highest building in the city (108 m)
3. Maksimir Park is the oldest public park in Zagreb (founded in 1787)