World Country Guide

Travel - Internal

Air
The main domestic airports are located at Rijeka (RJK), 27km from the Island of Krk (travel time – 35 minutes by bus) and at Split (SPU), 25km from Split (travel time – 30 minutes by bus). Split also receives international flights. There are others at Pula (PUY), 10km from Pula (travel time – 15 minutes by bus) and Dubrovnik (DBV), 22km from Dubrovnik (travel time – 30 minutes by bus).

Sea
There are regular connections between the main ports and the offshore islands. Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik are linked by passenger and car ferries.

Rail
The network connects all major cities except Dubrovnik. However, it is often quicker to travel by bus.

Road
In 1996, there were 27,247km of roads in Croatia, including 495km of motorways. A 10-year road-building programme was announced in that year. Unexploded ordinance may remain in Eastern Slavonia and the former Krajina; motorists should avoid these areas. A toll is payable on motorways. Unleaded petrol is available. Regulations: Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 130kph (81mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) outside built-up areas. Heavy fines are imposed for speeding. Documentation: National or International Driving Permit. All motorists should also carry a valid passport as proof of identity at all times. A Green Card should be carried by visitors (except EU nationals) taking their own car into Croatia. Without it, insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover; the Green Card augments this to the level of cover provided by the car owner’s domestic policy. National registration in country of origin is required for all foreign vehicles. Bus: There are regular services to destinations all over Croatia. Timetable information is available from Zagreb Central Bus Station (website: www.akz.hr; see links from tourist board website: www.croatia.hr).