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Getting to Rab island

Official CROTOX bus

There will be an official CROTOX bus transfer arranged for the trip Zagreb – Rab – Zagreb.

It is scheduled to depart from Zagreb on 5 October in the morning and on 8 October after the official congress closure. The departure point for the bus will be the parking lot of the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, in the northern part of Zagreb. This location is easily accessible by tram lines 8 and 14 toward the “Mihaljevac” terminus; please exit at the “Jandrićeva” tram stop.

Since the number of seats on the bus is limited, please reserve your seat as soon as possible by email at crotox2025@imi.hr.

By Car

You can reach the Congress Venue by car using one of two ferries: from the mainland (Stinica-Mišnjak) and from the island of Krk (Valbiska-Lopar), which is connected to the mainland with a bridge.

From Zagreb, it takes approximately 3 hours by car to reach the Stinica ferry terminal. From Rijeka or Zadar, it takes about 2 hours by car to reach Stinica. To reach Valbiska ferry terminal from Zagreb, it takes approximately 2 hours by car.

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By Ferry

Rab is accessible via two ferry services operated by Rapska plovidba (Stinica-Mišnjak) and Jadrolinija (Valbiska-Lopar).

The Mišnjak terminal is situated on the southern side of the island of Rab. This ferry route operates year-round, takes 15 minutes, and departs every 1 to 2 hours, making it the best connection between Rab and the mainland.

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The ferry line from the port of Valbiska on the island of Krk to the port of Lopar on the northern side of the island of Rab, and vice versa, operates year-round with two departures daily. The voyage by ferry takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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By Bus

There are bus services that connect Rab to major Croatian cities such as Rijeka and Zagreb. The buses usually coordinate with ferry schedules for seamless travel. Check the exact schedule on the website.

More information regarding a direct bus from Zagreb to Rab, which may be arranged, will be announced soon.

If you need additional information, feel free to contact organizers.

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By Catamaran

In addition to ferries, there is a high-speed catamaran service from Rijeka directly to Rab Town. A catamaran departs from Rijeka to Rab daily, which is ideal for foot passengers. However, access is limited for people in wheelchairs.

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By Air

The island of Rab is accessible via several nearby airports:

Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG): Located in Zagreb, around 223 km from Rab.
Rijeka Airport (RJK): Located on the island of Krk, approximately 66 km from Rab.
Pula Airport (PUY): Situated about 194 km from Rab.
Zadar Airport (ZAD): Approximately 135 km from Rab.
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS): In Italy, about 201 km from Rab.
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU): In Slovenia, approximately 228 km from Rab.

Last Steps: Reaching Rab Town

Upon arrival at these airports, travelers can reach Rab by car or bus. For instance, from Rijeka Airport you can take a bus or taxi to Valbiska and then the ferry to Lopar. Local bus lines operate from Lopar to Rab Town with departures approximately every 1 to 2 hours.