Getting around Croatia
Europe
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
2h direct (Paris-Zagreb)
Indicative round-trip price
80-250 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead, earlier for summer
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
The backbone of transport. FlixBus and local companies (Arriva, Croatia Bus) link the whole country, including the coast. Comfortable and cheap.
Train
A limited and slow network. Useful for Zagreb-Rijeka or Zagreb-Split, but the bus is often faster and more frequent.
Taxi
Metered taxis in cities. Uber and Bolt are available in Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and Zadar, and are often cheaper.
Metro
No metro. Zagreb and Osijek have an efficient tram network.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb | Split | Bus (FlixBus) | 5-6h | 15-30 EUR |
| Split | Dubrovnik | Bus | 4-4h30 | 15-25 EUR |
| Split | Hvar | Catamaran (Jadrolinija) | 1h-2h | 7-12 EUR |
| Zagreb | Split | Plane | 45 min | 40-90 EUR |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
20-40 EUR / day
Category B licence for 50-125cc
Car
25-50 EUR off-season, 60-100 EUR in July-August / day
French licence accepted
International permit : Not required (French license accepted)
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Taxis without a meter
Some drivers, especially near ports and tourist stations, offer an inflated flat rate.
Tip :Insist on the meter or order via Bolt/Uber for a displayed fixed price.
Ferries fully booked in summer
In high season, the car ferries to the islands sell out by morning with long queues.
Tip :Book your car ticket online on Jadrolinija and arrive at the port early.
Practical tips
- The bus is the most convenient and economical way to travel between cities.
- For the islands, distinguish between the catamaran (fast, passengers only) and the car ferry (slower, takes cars); book online in summer.
- A car is ideal for Istria and the hinterland, but useless and costly to park in the old coastal towns.
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