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Getting Around Zagreb The routes operating during
the day are:
The city of Zagreb has developed a good, efficient transport 1 Zapadni kolodvor–Borongaj;
network which, by means of trams, buses and a funicular 2 Črnomerec–Savišće;
railway connecting the Lower and Upper Towns, ensures 3 Ljubljanica–Žitnjak;
good connections between all the central and suburban 4 Savski most–Dubec;
5 Jarun– Kvaternikov trg;
districts. Trams run at regular intervals and there are some 6 Črnomerec–Sopot;
night services also. Gradec, the Old Town, has many areas 7 Savski most–Dubrava;
which are pedestrianized and closed to ordinary traffic, 8 Mihaljevac– Zapruđe;
making this a pleasant, pollution-free zone to stroll around. 9 Ljubljanica– Borongaj;
There is no underground system in Zagreb. 11 Črnomerec–Dubec;
12 Ljubljanica–Dubrava,
13 Žitnjak– Kvaternikov trg;
It is a good idea to equip 14 Mihaljevac–Zapruđe;
yourself with a map of the city 15 Mihaljevac–Dolje;
before setting off. Maps can be 17 Prečko–Borongaj.
obtained from any tourist All the lines run frequently
office. If you are lost and need during the day with intervals of
assistance, you can always ask 6 to 10 minutes between trams,
the locals for directions. They depending on whether it is a
are generally friendly and weekday or public holiday. On
helpful to tourists, although Sundays and other holidays tram
there may be a barrier to numbers 3 and 8 do not run.
understanding if you are not The four tram lines that run
familiar with the Croatian at night pass every 20 to 40
White façade of St. Catherine’s Church, language; this is where your minutes on these useful routes:
Upper Town, Zagreb map may prove useful. 31 Črnomerec–Savski most;
32 Prečko–Borongaj;
Walking 33 Dolje–Savišće; and
Trams
Zagreb is a very large city and 34 Ljubljanica–Dubec.
visitors will need to use some The company that runs the The main hub for tram stops is
form of public transport to get capital’s public transport is the Trg bana Jelačića, where seven
around. However, the best way Zagrebački Električni Tramvaj, different tram routes intersect.
to visit the centre, that is the known as ZET. The network of
areas of Kaptol and Gradec electric trams is efficient, with Buses
(together these are known as frequent services covering a
Gornji Grad or Upper Town), wide area. There is an intricate network of
is to walk there. Walking is A total of 15 tram routes run bus connections with numerous
especially rewarding in the during the day (starting at routes branching out to the
old centre of Zagreb with its around 4am and ending at various termini: Britanski trg,
venerable churches and midnight) and four lines run Jandrićeva, Jankomir, Savski most,
imposing buildings. at night (midnight to 4am). Ljubljanica, trg Mažuranića,
Črnomerec, Mandaličina, Zaprešić,
Kaptol, Petrova, Svetice, Dubrava,
Kvaternikov trg, Glavni kolodvor,
Žitnjak, Sesvete, Borongaj,
Mihaljevac and Velika Gorica.
Tickets
Tickets for trams and buses
can be bought on board all
buses and trams, and from
newsagents or kiosks. The
basic ticket is for a single
journey. It must be punched
in the machine as soon as you
get on board and is valid for
90 minutes from that time.
Tickets cost 10 kuna each. There
is also a one-day ticket that
costs 40 kuna, a good idea if
One of many tram lines serving the entire city you intend to make various trips

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