Taxi vs Shuttle at Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)

Verdict

Take Shuttlerecommended by locals over the alternative.

Side by side

FactorTaxiShuttle
OptionTaxi rankPleso shuttle
CostEUR 30–45EUR 8
Journey20–30 min30 min
WaitImmediateEvery 30 min
PaymentCard & CashCard & Cash
Locals recommend
TaxiTaxi rank
  • Immediate
  • ! Overpriced
ShuttlePleso shuttle
  • Cheap
  • Direct to central station
  • ! Not door-to-door

Scams to watch either way

  • Taxi rank overpay

    Rank quotes EUR 40+ for a EUR 22 Bolt.

    Avoid: Bolt/Uber or Pleso shuttle.

Frequently asked

Q.Taxi or Shuttle from ZAG — which is better?

Shuttle — recommended by locals over the alternative. Pleso shuttle: EUR 8, 30 min.

Q.How much is Taxi from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport?

EUR 30–45 typical. Journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate. Payment: Card & Cash.

Q.How much is Shuttle from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport?

EUR 8 typical. Journey 30 min, wait Every 30 min. Payment: Card & Cash.

Q.What should I watch for on arrival at ZAG?

Taxi rank overpay: Rank quotes EUR 40+ for a EUR 22 Bolt. — Bolt/Uber or Pleso shuttle.

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