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Croatian Vocabulary → Basic Croatian Vocabulary → Travel and Transportation

In this lesson, you will learn basic Croatian vocabulary related to travel and transportation. Whether you're visiting Croatia as a tourist or planning to move there, this lesson will help you navigate transportation options and ask for directions. I have been teaching Croatian language for 20 years and I am excited to share with you some interesting facts about Croatian culture throughout the lesson.

Transportation in Croatia

Croatia has a well-developed transportation infrastructure that provides various means of transportation for both locals and visitors. The most common modes of transportation in Croatia include:

• Buses (autobusi)
• Trains (vlakovi)
• Domestic flights (domaći letovi)
• Ferries (trajekti)
• Taxis (taksi)

It's important to note that public transportation in Croatia is relatively affordable and connects most major cities and towns throughout the country.

Buses

Buses are the most common and affordable way of getting around Croatia. The national bus company in Croatia is called Autotrans, and it operates buses throughout the country. The buses are modern and well-equipped, providing a comfortable ride for passengers. The destinations of buses are also well-marked and announced.

Here are some basic Croatian words and phrases related to buses:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
autobusni kolodvor	'aw-toh-boo-snee koh-'loh-dvohr	bus station
peron	'peh-rohn	platform
red vožnje	rɛd 'vɔʒ-nyɛ	timetable
karta	'kar-ta	ticket
sjedalo	'sye-dah-lo	seat
prtljaga	'prr-tlyah-gah	luggage
izlaz	'ee-zlahz	exit
ulaz	'oo-lahz	entrance

Trains

Trains are another popular way of getting around Croatia. The national train company in Croatia is called Hrvatske željeznice (Croatian Railways), and it is the most convenient and practical way of traveling long distances within the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air conditioning and refreshment carts on board.

Here are some basic Croatian words and phrases related to trains:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
željeznica	'zhel-yehz-nee-tsah	railway
željeznička postaja	'zhel-yehz-neech-kah poh-'stah-yah	train station
vlak	vlak	train
vozni red	'vawz-nee redd	timetable
sjedalo	'sye-dah-lo	seat
prtljaga	'prr-tlyah-gah	luggage
izlaz	'ee-zlahz	exit
ulaz	'oo-lahz	entrance

Flights

Domestic flights in Croatia are mostly operated by Croatia Airlines, the national airline carrier. If you are traveling from one end of the country to the other, it might be more convenient to take a flight instead of a 7-hour drive across the country.

Here are some basic Croatian words and phrases related to flights:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
avion	'ah-vee-ohn	airplane
zračna luka	'zrahts-nah loo-kah	airport
let	leht	flight
karta	'kar-ta	ticket
putovnica	poo-'tohv-nee-tsah	passport
prtljaga	'prr-tlyah-gah	luggage
izlaz	'ee-zlahz	exit
ulaz	'oo-lahz	entrance

Ferries

With the Adriatic Sea surrounding Croatia's coastal side, ferries are a common way to visit the numerous islands and coastal cities in Croatia. Ferries are operated by Jadrolinija, which is a renowned ferry company in Croatia that connects major ports in Croatia.

Here are some basic Croatian words and phrases related to ferries:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
trajekt	'trye-yehkt	ferry
luka	'loo-kah	port
karta	'kar-ta	ticket
prtljaga	'prr-tlyah-gah	luggage
izlaz	'ee-zlahz	exit
ulaz	'oo-lahz	entrance

Taxis

Taxis in Croatia are convenient for short distances or airport transfers. It's important to note that taxis in touristy areas often overcharge visitors, so be sure to agree on a price with the driver before getting into the taxi or use the taxi company's application.

Here are some basic Croatian words and phrases related to taxis:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
taksi	'tahk-see	taxi
koliko košta?	'koh-lee-koh kohs-tah	how much does it cost?
idemo do	'ee-deh-moh doh	we are going to
stanica	'stah-nee-tsah	stand
vozač	'voh-zahtch	driver

Directions in Croatian

If you are in Croatia and need directions, it's important to have some basic Croatian words and phrases at your disposal. This will make it easier to communicate with locals and find your way around the city.

Here are some common Croatian words and phrases related to directions:

Croatian	Pronunciation	English
gdje je...	'gd-yeh yeh	where is...
lijevo	'lyeh-voh	left
desno	'dess-no	right
ravno	'rahv-noh	straight
iza ugla	'ee-zah ooh-glah	around the corner
na raskrižju	nah rah-skree-'zhyoo	at the intersection
željeznička postaja	zhel-yehz-neech-kah poh-'stah-yah	train station
autobusni kolodvor	'aw-toh-boo-snee koh-'loh-dvohr	bus station
zračna luka	'zrahts-nah loo-kah	airport

Conclusion

In conclusion, this lesson provides basic Croatian vocabulary related to travel and transportation. You learned the various modes of transportation in Croatia, and how to ask for directions in Croatian. By incorporating cultural information and interesting facts, I hope this lesson not only helped you learn Croatian vocabulary but also gave you more insight into Croatian culture. Enjoy your travels in Croatia!

Sources

• Croatian Language
• Transport in Croatia

Table of Contents - Croatian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns: Gender and Number
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense of Regular Verbs
• Present Tense of Irregular Verbs

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Daily Activities

• Common Activities
• Hobbies and Interests

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives: Gender and Number
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Croatian Culture and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

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