Zagreb Train Station

Zagreb Train Station Flickr photo by spunkinator

The Zagreb train station (Glavni Kododvor) is a throwback to the days when Zagreb was a stop on the Orient Express. There's a grandeur to the train station--especially on the outside. The building is a real classic, rising proudly 2km south of the city's historic core.

(See the train station on a Zagreb street map)

When you leave the station a series of shady parks extends to the centre; it's a pleasant and relaxed walk.

The interior of the station is cavernous with endlessly high ceilings and enormous halls but the effect is slightly gloomy after the majestic facade. The most convenient part of the design is that there are no stairs. It's easy to just roll your luggage from your train through the station and to your transport outside.

Buying Train Tickets

There are two separate sets of ticket counters in the train station: the international section and the local section. At the international counters, the staff speak some English. At the ticket counters for domestic trains, you take your chances.

You can pay for all tickets with cash or credit cards. You can also buy rail tickets online at RailEurope.

See

• international timetables
• a map of Croatia's railway system
• domestic train schedules

Exchanging Money

There are two ATMs in the train station and a currency exchange counter in the international section that has reasonable, if not outstanding, currency exchange rates. It's wise to get your kuna before hitting town.

Getting to/from the Train Station

The train station is a major tram stop (see a Zagreb tram map). For visitors, the most useful tram is the No6 that goes to the town centre. There are also taxis outside the train station; a ride into town will cost about 50HRK

Hotels Near the Train Station

The following hotels are within walking distance of the train station.

• Hotel Central
• Best Western Hotel Astoria
• Hotel Arcotel Allegra
• Hotel Palace
• Regent Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
• Sheraton Zagreb Hotel

Phones

There are public phones in the train station and you can buy a phone card at the tisak (newspaper kiosk).

Left Luggage

There is a left-luggage office in the train station. The price is 10HRK per hour and it's open 24/7.

Stores

There's not much within the train station but underneath it you'll find a major shopping mall. Not only can you find the latest Made-in-Italy Croatian fashion but there's also a supermarket if you need to pick up some eats.

Related Pages

Trains to Zagreb

Zagreb Travel Guide

Getting around Croatia by Train

Trains to Croatia

Croatia Railway Map

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