Capital city in City of Zagreb, Croatia

Getting around Zagreb

Updated October 2026Sources

BoltBest app

How to get around Zagreb

ZET trams and buses cover the city; the center is walkable and flat. Trams 6, 11, 12 and 13 run across the Lower Town. Taxis and Bolt are cheap.

Ways to get around Zagreb

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
ZET tram and bus	About 1–2 EUR per ticket	Time-limited tickets from kiosks or the ZET app; validate on board
Uspinjača funicular	About 1 EUR	Short link from Tkalčićeva to Upper Town
Bolt / Uber	About 5–9 EUR for 5 km	Cheaper than street taxis, plenty of drivers

Ride-hailing apps in Zagreb

A 5 km ride costs about €5–9 ($5.6–10.1).

App	Notes
Bolt	Most drivers; cheapest for short trips
Uber	Works across the city; similar prices

Use apps or the Cammeo taxi app; street taxis are metered but cost more from the station and airport.

Arriving in Zagreb

Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)

Pleso bus to main bus station about 8–10 EUR, 30 min; taxi or Bolt about 20–35 EUR, 20–30 min.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid. Most other licences work for short stays; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
Onward travel in Croatia: Buses are the backbone (Zagreb–Split about 5 hours); trains are slow and limited. Jadrolinija and private catamarans serve the islands; book summer sailings early.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Zagreb?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Zagreb?

ZET trams and buses cover the city; the center is walkable and flat. Trams 6, 11, 12 and 13 run across the Lower Town. Taxis and Bolt are cheap.

How do I get from the airport to Zagreb?

Pleso bus to main bus station about 8–10 EUR, 30 min; taxi or Bolt about 20–35 EUR, 20–30 min.

Is Zagreb walkable?

Very walkable.

More about Zagreb

Going to Zagreb solo?

SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Zagreb meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.

See plans in Zagreb

Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.