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Funicular Railway
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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The_Coach55
Ruislip, UK807 contributions
Very Short Ride
Solo
The funicular connects the Lower and Upper parts of the old city.

It is around three quarters of a mile on foot north of the main railway station.

The journey lasts about a minute but saves a lot of energy particularly if you are on your way up.

The cost is 5 kuna.
Written September 11, 2022
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Miniquinnie
Cork, Ireland28 contributions
Expensive for the small trip
I cant remember how much we paid but i do remember thinking it would be quicker and easier to just walk down the steps - its a small funicular. Dont regret it though, no funicular's where i'm from so it was a novelty.
It is based in a lovely part of the city and worth visiting.
Written January 8, 2020
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria18,999 contributions
Funicular
A convenient way to get from the lower to the upper city or vice versa. The walk on foot is quite steep. It runs every 10 minutes and the price is low. When we used it there were always seats, as if the locals don't use it much
Written July 23, 2022
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Deborah T
Chicago, IL1,126 contributions
Wish we Found the Funicular Sooner
Couples
So we walked up to the Zagreb upper town ... wished we had found the funicular sooner. At least we got some good exercise walking up. Took the funicular for the very short ride down just to ride it.

The funicular’s story ... The small Zagreb Funicular opened in 1893 with steam engines that were replaced to electric engines in 1934. The length of the line is only 66 meters (217 ft) which makes it one of the shortest funiculars in the world. But at the same time it ascends 30.5 meters (100 ft) which gives in an inclination of 52%, so it’s also one of the steepest funiculars in the world. The entire ride takes 55 seconds, so sit back and enjoy the view.
Written October 19, 2018
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happybypleasure
Zagreb, Croatia3,663 contributions
Towards the Best Sight of Zagreb
when sightseeing, make sure you don't miss the funicular, and then clime onto the Lotrscak tower overlooking the funicular's top station. Absolutely the best view of the city. The funicular takes only 1 minute to ride, make sure you stand on the side facing the city, not the hill, and wait...
At the top station, exit right and you'll get to a terrace with the view. The main square and Cathedral are to the left, ahead of you is the 'lower town' and New Zagreb stretching to the South. Behind your back there will be the Lotrscak tower.
Written April 28, 2013
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Hall_vi
Cheadle Hulme, UK135 contributions
Thought I'd give it a go!
Nothing amazing...just a simple cable car ride really. Quicker than walking up the hill. It runs every 10 mins
Written August 11, 2013
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Lorenzo
Lecce, Italy253 contributions
A piece of history
Solo
This funicular is not the beautiest or longer you will see in your life, in fact is long only 60 meters, you can easily walk without using it, but it is the first gear machine created and used in zagreb in the 19th century, it's a real part of the history of the town, it cost 0.50€, it's worth to do it for its history and it's suggestive
Written August 23, 2020
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gazza110
Kent, England88 contributions
Saves an uphill walk
Friends
Quick, cheap and easy way to get to the upper town.
Takes about 1 minute and leaves every 10 minutes.
Written March 9, 2020
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MnMB2014
Washington DC, DC30 contributions
Fun way to avoid a long climb to Upper Town if you need it.
Business
Being an American, you just don't get to ride on a funicular very often and although this one is a relatively short ride, it is a comfortable ride to Upper Town, particularly for those who may need assistance to get from Lower to Upper. Nice view on the way up as well!
Written November 9, 2016
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Piotr M
Warsaw, Poland931 contributions
way up
Friends
a nice way to get to the upper town - the ride takes only 35 seconds and with a day ticket it is for free
Written September 2, 2016
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