USEFUL INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION/GETTING AROUND ZAGREB AIRPORT AIRPORT BUS SHUTTLE Once you reach Zagreb Airport, you will find the airport bus shuttle (Pleso prijevoz) station in direction Zagreb Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor) located just outside the International Arrivals (landside). The average travel time on this route is some 25 minutes. One way ticket is 30 Kuna. Schedule ZAGREB AIRPORT => ZAGREB (TERMINAL MAIN BUS STATION) MON SUN 7:00 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:30 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 18:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00* *The last bus from the Zagreb Airport leaves every day at 8 pm (20:00), and after that buses leave shortly after the arrival of the aircrafts (regular flights). Every day from Terminal (Main bus station): ZAGREB (TERMINAL MAIN BUS STATION) => ZAGREB AIRPORT 4:30* 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 10:00 MON SUN 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00** * On Monday, Thursday and Friday the first bus from the terminal leaves at 04:30 ** On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday last bus from terminal leaves at 21:30 In addition to the above timetable buses to the airport leave: 90 minutes before departure of aircraft on domestic flights and 120 minutes on international flights. Source: http://www.plesoprijevoz.hr/ TAXI Taxis are available outside the terminal. Contacts: E:mail address: info@airport zagrebtaxi.com; Web: http://www.airport zagrebtaxi.com/ Telephone +385 (91) 384 45 55 ZET ZAGREB PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM (TRAMS, BUSES AND TRAINS) Page 1
ZET contact centre: +385 060 100 001 TRAMS The tram network operates 24 hours a day. 4AM to 12AM "day time lines (tram lines 1 9, 11 15 and 17), 12AM to 4AM "night" lines (tram lines 31 34) which cover most of the day time lines on a reduced (around 30 40 minute) frequency. There are maps of the tram lines on almost every stop, so if you know the nearest stop to your destination you can simply figure out the shortest trip while you're at the stop. PRICES Type of Ticket Validity Price Where to Buy single one zone ticket (tramvajska karta) 24 hour ticket (dnevna karta) 1.5 hours just in one direction It is valid until 4.00 of the next day 12 Kn 20 Kn 12AM to 4AM 40 Kn newspaper stand or ZET ticket office Buy a ticket and punch it (insert it) in the little orange machine once you enter the tram to validate it. All single tickets are transfer tickets valid in multiple vehicles travelling in a single direction, so you won't need a new ticket when switching trams and/or buses. If you purchase the paper ticket (which you most likely will do) in most trams the only ticket machines which can validate are at the front of the tram. If you plan on taking more than two rides, we suggest that you buy a daily ticket. Source: http://www.zet.hr Page 2
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FUNICULAR A historic funicular railway (uspinjača in Croatian), one of the steepest in the world, operates between the lower and upper towns. Monthly, daily as well as single tram/bus tickets can be used; otherwise there is a small fee for a ride. TAXI RADIO TAXI ZAGREB Telephone +385 060 800 800 Prices Daily rates 05AM 22PM Start 9,90 kn Ride/km 4,90 kn Waiting/hour 40,00 kn Whether you arrive in Zagreb by airplane or train and you need transportation to your final destination you can use taxi service by calling +385 060/800 800. Taxi usually comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Taxis are obliged to have their taxi meter on. Due to regulations, they are not able to pick up customers at the Pleso Airport but they are able to transport customers from Zagreb to the Airport. Source: http://www.radio taksi zagreb.hr/ TAXI CAMMEO ZAGREB Telephone: +385 1212 Prices Daily and night rates Start 15,00 kn (first 2 km included) Ride/km 5,00 kn Due to regulations, they are not able to pick up customers at the Pleso Airport but they are able to transport customers from Zagreb to the Airport. Page 4
Source: http://www.taxi cammeo.hr TAXI ORYX ZAGREB Telephone: +385 1888 Prices Daily and night rates Start 14,00 kn Ride/km 4,80 kn Due to regulations, they are not able to pick up customers at the Pleso Airport but they are able to transport customers from Zagreb to the Airport. Source: http://www.oryx taxi.hr ZAGREB CARD Travellers who are staying for several days should consider buying the Zagreb Card. The card offers unlimited travel on public transport in Zagreb, discounts in virtually all of the city s museums, reduced prices at many restaurants, shops, and service providers and many other concessions. The card is valid for 72 or 24 hours from the date and time entered on the card and is not transferable. With the card you will receive a separate booklet in which you will find a list of service providers and the discounts available at their establishments. 24 hours card costs 60 Kuna and 72 hours card costs 90 Kuna (approx. 12 Euros) You can purchase the Zagreb Card online and in all of Zagreb s Tourist Information Centres. Source: http://zagrebcard.fivestars.hr/page_en.htm MONEY Kuna is the name of the currency used in Croatia. Currency code is HRK. One kuna equals 100 lipa. One euro equals around 7.5 kuna (as of March 2012). Page 5
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ZAGREB MAPS LEGEND CARNet Josipa Marohnića 5 phone: +385 1 6661 616 www.carnet.hr Hotel International (walking distance to CARNet) Miramarska 24 phone: +385 1 6108 400 http://www.hotel international.hr/en HOTELS IN CITY CENTER Hotel Dubrovnik Ljudevita Gaja 1 phone: + 385 1 4863 500/503 http://www.hotel dubrovnik.hr Hotel Westin Izidora Kršnjavogaa 1 phone: + 385 1 489 2000 http://www.hotelwestinzagreb.com/ Hotel Sheraton Kneza Borne 2 phone: 385 1 455 3535 http://www.hotel sheratonzagreb.com/ Hotel Palace Trg J.J. Strossmayera 10 phone: +385 1 4899 600 www.palace.hr/en/ Page 8
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 192 Police 193 Fire Brigade 194 Ambulance 112 Emergency Call 11802 International Information 11981 General Information 11888 Telephone numbers of local subscribers Source: http://www.zagreb touristinfo.hr/?l=e&id=329 CARNet +385 1 6661 616 Radio Taxi Zagreb +385 060 800 800 Taxi Cammeo Zagreb +385 1212 Oryx Taxi Zagreb +385 1888 USEFUL LINKS Zagreb Airport http://www.zagreb airport.hr/en/ Zagreb Bus Station http://www.akz.hr/en.htm Airport bus shuttle http://www.plesoprijevoz.hr/ ZET Zagreb public transport system http://www.zet.hr Radio Taxi Zagreb http://www.radio taksi zagreb.hr/ Taxi Cammeo Zagreb http://www.taxi cammeo.hr Oryx taxi Zagreb http://www.oryx taxi.hr Zagreb Card http://zagrebcard.fivestars.hr/page_en.htm Page 9
BASIC INFO ON THE CITIES VISITED ZAGREB Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of Croatia, it s almost a million strong political and diplomatic, cultural, economic, mercantile, transport & communication and sports centre. It is a town of contrasts young and old at the same time, dedicated to business in the morning, relaxed and fun loving in the evening, a typical European metropolis in many ways but at the same time it is city its guests remember for the charm of its centre and hospitality of its citizens. Zagreb, Croatia s capital and the largest city in the country, is a typical Central European town. It grew out of two medieval settlements that flourished for centuries on neighbouring hills. Zagreb s written history dates to the year 1094, when a diocese was established there. The classicist and secessionist facades of its historical nucleus exude the lofty spirit of the Austro Hungarian Empire, but here and there one can also discern the contours of the panoramas of Prague. Almost all of the main sites of the city and cultural venues are located in the very centre, which teems with charming coffee houses, fine restaurants, garden restaurants, and lovingly tended parks like, for instance, Ribnjak, which lies beneath the walls of Kaptol. The pivotal point of the city is the magnificent Gothic cathedral with its filigree spires. Zrinjevac, a park located only a few steps away from the main square, also forms part of the Lenuci green horseshoe that encompasses some of the most beautiful buildings in town. Zagreb, indeed, is a city tailored to the human scale. Source: Croatian national tourist board, http://business.croatia.hr Page 10
BASIC CROATIAN PHRASES English Hrvatski (Croatian) Greetings Welcome! Hi/Hello! Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Good night! Goodbye! Good luck! Cheers! Bon appetit! Bon voyage! Dobrodošli! Bok! Dobro jutro! Dobar dan! Dobra večer! Laku noć! Doviđenja! Sretno! Živjeli! Dobar tek! Sretan put! Introductions What's your name? Kako se zoveš? (inf) Kako se zovete? (frm) My name is... Zovem se... Where are you from? Odakle si? (inf) Odakle ste? (frm) I'm from... Ja sam iz... Pleased to meet you. How are you? I'm fine, thanks. And you? Drago mi je. Kako si? (inf) Kako ste? (frm) Hvala, dobro. A ti? (inf) A vi? (frm) Speaking Croatian Do you speak Croatian? Yes, a little. I don't understand. Please speak more slowly. Please write it down. Govoriš li hrvatski? (inf) Govorite li hrvatski? (frm) Da, malo. Ne razumijem. Možeš li pričati sporije? (inf) Možete li pričati sporije? (frm) Molim te, zapiši mi. (inf) Molim Vas, možete li mi to zapisati? (frm) Page 11
How do you say... in Croatian? Kako se kaže... na hrvatskom? Polite expressions Excuse me! Sorry! No problem! Thank you! You are welcome! Here you go! (when giving something) Oprosti! (inf) Oprostite! (frm) Ispričavam se! Žao mi je. Nema problema! Hvala! Nema na čemu! Izvoli! (inf) Izvolite! (frm) Some more useful phrases How much is this? Where's the toilet? Help! Stop! Call the police! Koliko ovo košta? Gdje je WC? U pomoć! Stani! (inf) Stanite! (frm) Pozovite policiju! Abbreviations (inf) (frm) informal expression formal expression USEFUL LINKSFOR LEARNING CROATIAN Croatian essential phrases http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/quickfix/croatian.shtml You can take these phrases with you on your mp3 player and as a print out! Croatian for Travellers language guide http://www.visit croatia.co.uk/croatianfortravellers/ A more comprehensive guide with free download of audio and printable files. Page 12