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Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) to Zagreb — Transport Guide 2026

Zagreb (ZAG) is 17 km southeast of central Zagreb. Croatia Airlines bus €8 to Bus Terminal / Central Station in 30 min. ZET public bus 290 €0.80. Taxi €25-30.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
ZET bus 290 (€0.80)
Fastest
Uber — 20 min direct

Every transport option compared

Croatia Airlines Pleso Prijevoz shuttle

bus · Best for: Direct to Bus Terminal
Cost
€8
Time
30 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min

ZET public bus 290 to Kvatrić

bus · Best for: Ultra-budget
Cost
€0.80
Time
35-50 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min

Metered taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
€25-30
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
€18-25
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand

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Frequently asked

How far is Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) from Zagreb?
Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) (ZAG) is 17 km from Zagreb city centre.
What is the cheapest way from ZAG to Zagreb?
ZET bus 290 (€0.80)
What is the fastest way from ZAG to Zagreb?
Uber — 20 min direct