By Air (via Zagreb Airport - ZAG):
For international arrivals, one typically flies into Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), the closest major airport. From Zagreb, onward travel to Varaždin is then completed by bus or car.
Getting There and Away
Varaždin is served by a central bus station and a train station. The nearest international air travel hub is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG).
By Bus from Zagreb:
Direct bus services frequently connect Zagreb's main bus station to Varaždin. The journey typically takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, with ticket prices ranging from €7 to €16.
By Bus from Split:
Direct buses operate from Split to Varaždin. This route usually takes about 7 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes, with costs generally between €24 and €45.
By Bus from Budapest:
Direct bus routes are available from Budapest, with a travel time of around 4 hours 30 minutes and fares between €25 and €60.
By Bus from other Croatian Coastal Cities:
During summer, direct bus lines connect Varaždin with several Croatian coastal cities, including Poreč, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, and Dubrovnik.
By Train from Zagreb:
Train services are available from Zagreb to Varaždin. While some may require a transfer (e.g., at Zabok), direct options also exist. The journey duration varies from approximately 2 hours 19 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, with tickets typically costing €5 to €9.
By Train from Split:
There are no direct train connections from Split to Varaždin; routes typically involve transfers in Zagreb and Zabok. The total travel time ranges from about 9 hours 40 minutes to 12 hours 39 minutes, with fares generally between €11 and €40.
By Train from Budapest:
Travelers can take a train from Budapest to Varaždin, which includes transfers, for example, via Koprivnica. This journey takes approximately 6 hours 24 minutes and costs around €14 to €17.
By Car:
Driving from Zagreb to Varaždin is a straightforward journey, taking about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes via the modern A4 motorway. Estimated costs for fuel and tolls are between €11 and €17. From Split, driving takes approximately 4 hours 54 minutes, with estimated costs ranging from €67 to €97.
Rideshare:
Ridesharing services are an economical option from Zagreb, taking roughly 1 hour 21 minutes and costing approximately €5.
