FlightsThere are currently no direct flights between Hong Kong and Croatia. Travellers can get to Croatia via other major European cities.European flights usually arrive atZagreb Airport, Split AirportorDubrovnik Airport. In high seasons (May to September), flight schedules are more frequent andconnections with other European cities are more extensive. Travellers can check flightsconnecting the above 3 Croatian airports for planning their trips. Bus (International Lines)Bus is the most used form of public transportation in Croatia which has an extensive network of bus lines.International bus lines link Croatia beyond nearby countries likeSlovenia, Hungary, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Austria and Italy. There are all year round connectionsfrom Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and even Sweden. During summer season, especially July and August, there are additional bus routes connecting almost all European countries to the coastal cities of the Adriatic Sea. It is recommended to visit the FlixBus website for online ticket bookings. Alternatively, you can visit the websites of individual city bus stations in Croatia to obtain accurate international bus schedules or book tickets directly there. These include: - Zagreb Bus Terminal (Autobusni Kolodvor Zagreb); - Split Bus Terminal (Autobusni Kolodvor Split) - Pula+ Tourist Information - Zadar Bus Terminal (Liburnija Zadar) - Libertas Dubrovnik Ferry and Sea AirplaneReaching Croatia by sea is often via Italian ports, like Venice, Trieste, Ancona and Bari, on the other side of the Adriatic Sea. The ferry operators increase services of the regular lines and add summer routes to cope with the large number of tourists during summer season, especially in July and August. Companies providing international ferry lines between Italy and Croatia include: RailwaysCompared to other European countries, train network in Croatia is not that extensive. Zagreb is the major train hub for international lines. The main railway station in Zagreb (known as "Glavni Kolodvor") is located in the city center and served by city tram (the tram station is also named "Glavni Kolodvor").Coastal cities with more frequent international train connections are Pula, Rijeka and Split. Dubrovnik is not even connected by rail. Self-Drive / Rent a carSelf-Drive Vehicles rented outside Croatia must comply with the third party liability insurance requirements set by the Croatian Insurance Bureau: vehicles with non-Croatia registration plates, when entering the territory of Croatia, must be supplied with an international motor insurance certificate valid for the entire territory of the member countries of the European Economic Area or with any other evidence of the existence of such insurance cover. Vehicles with valid third party liability insurance cover should meet one of the following conditions:
The above information is sourced from Croatian Insurance Bureau. For updated details, please refer to their latest information release. Travellers may consider adding Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP) Insurance for extra protection. In case of an accident, travellers must call the police at once (police hotline: 92) in order to indemnify possible damages or losses.
Domestic Transport in CroatiaLand TransportTraveling by bus and train is the main way to get around in Croatia. Having a more extensive network and more frequent services than train, bus is the most used form of transport for both local people and travellers. With a well developed network of tolled highways and scenic coastal roads, Croatia will not disappoint those who love to drive for their own vacations, either. Roads, especially those leading to the major coastal cities, are often congested by holiday makers from all over Europe during the peak tourist season in summer. For those who are fit enough, renting a bicycle to travel from city to city is another interesting option. Bus (Domestic Lines)It is recommended to visit Arriva Croatia for online ticket bookings or browse the websites mentioned below for more information: RailwaysThe domestic railway services are provided by the Croatian Railway Company (HŽ). The main railway station in Zagreb (known as "Glavni Kolodvor") is located in the city center and served by city tram (the tram station is also named "Glavni Kolodvor"). Tram (Zagreb)Tram is the main mode of transportation in the capital city of Zagreb. Travellers may buy tickets at any newspaper kiosk known as "Tisak". Tram services and some bus lines in Zagreb are operated by the same company called ZET. Therefore, a tram ticket can be used on ZET bus and vice versa (ZET buses are all in blue. Buses in other colours do not belong to ZET). One ticket is valid for unlimited ride on any tram or ZET bus line within one and a half hours. Travellers may also buy 1-day passes which are valid until 4:00am of the following day. Local Bus Services in Major CitiesFor information and schedules of local buses in various cities, travellers may get the most updated details at the respective local tourist information centers or bus terminals. BicyclesRenting a bike for sightseeing in different Croatian cities is absolutely a good choice. Tourist information centers can offer relevant information about bike-renting. Sea TransportCroatia is known as “the country of thousand islands”.Car ferry and catamaran services are most extensive in summer between major coastal cities (mainly Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik) and the neigbouring islands. But services are reduced and some routes are even unavailable after summer. Travellers shall checkroutes and schedules with the respectiveoperators or tourist information centers in advanced. - Jadrolinija |