By air
Croatia Airlines and other carriers offer connections to major European cities: London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, and more.
Dr. Franjo Tuđman Airport
ZAG~17 km from the centre (about 20–25 min by car)
General information
Visa, travel options, and practical details for your stay in Zagreb.
Visa & entry requirements
Visa & entry
Check requirements before you travel.
EU citizens
A valid national ID card is sufficient to enter Croatia.
Non-EU citizens
A valid passport is required. Check visa requirements at mvep.gov.hr/en
Invitation / confirmation letter
An official letter can be requested at 11icd2027@gmail.com — for registered participants who have paid and submitted an abstract that was not rejected. The letter does not cover fees and does not guarantee a visa.
Arrange your own health and travel insurance.
Getting to Zagreb
Zagreb is well connected to the rest of Europe by air, road, bus, and rail.
By car
Zagreb lies between Central and South-Eastern Europe and the Adriatic, with good road links across Croatia and to neighbouring capitals.
Major international routes
- Trieste – Ljubljana – Zagreb
- Graz – Maribor – Zagreb
- Klagenfurt – Ljubljana – Zagreb
- Budapest – Varaždin – Zagreb
By bus
Main bus station (Autobusni kolodvor, Avenija Marina Držića 4) connects Zagreb with cities across Croatia and Europe daily.
By train
Zagreb Glavni kolodvor (Trg kralja Tomislava 12) and HZPP offer connections across Croatia and to neighbouring countries.
Useful information
Currency, power, time zone, and other everyday details.
Currency & exchange
Croatia uses the Euro. Exchange at banks, post offices, and exchange offices.
Credit cards
Major cards widely accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Diners Club.
Electricity
220 V · 50 Hz · type C/F
Time zone
CET · GMT+1
Emergency numbers
Country +385 · Zagreb area (0)1
- General
- 112
- Police
- 192
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
Opening hours
Banks & post 8:00–19:30
Groceries 6:00–20:00
GSM operators
Several operators in Croatia — check roaming with your provider before travel.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink throughout Croatia.