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The Zagreb train station (Glavni Kododvor) is a throwback to the days when Zagreb was a stop on the Orient Express. There's a real 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. 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 convenenient 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 TicketsThere 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 Exchanging MoneyThere 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 StationThe 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 StationThe following hotels are within walking distance of the train station.
PhonesThere are public phones in the train station and you can buy a phone card at the tisak (newspaper kiosk). Left LuggageThere is a left-luggage office in the train station. The price is 10HRK per hour and it's open 24/7. StoresThere'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 PagesGetting around Croatia by Train
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