Public Transport in Zagreb (Trams, Tickets, and Tips)

If you stay central, you’ll walk most places. When you want to save time or energy, trams are the quickest way to hop between neighborhoods.

• Use trams for medium distances (center ↔ parks ↔ neighborhoods).
• For Upper Town, expect stairs — it’s part of the charm.
• If you’re out late, check night options (routes differ).

For the most current ticket types and rules, go straight to the official transit operator. Prices and validation rules can change — the official page will always be more reliable than blog posts.

• Use trams to connect: center ↔ Maksimir, center ↔ main station area, center ↔ neighborhoods.
• Use walking for the core (it’s faster than waiting for a stop-to-stop hop).
• Treat trams as an energy-saver, not the main activity.