Christmas
Tin Express — HŽ Putnički prijevoz
- Run by HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o.
- Zagreb Main Railway Station (Zagreb Glavni kolodvor) — Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia
Next: Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
The children's Christmas train of HŽ Passenger Transport from Zagreb Main Station to Savski Marof and back, with Santa Claus, songs and gifts for children.
Updated
Next edition
Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Zagreb–Savski Marof–Zagreb, about one hour; departures 9:30 and 11:05. Weekend rides for individuals, weekdays for kindergartens and schools.
From €7 (as published by the operator)
About this event
Tin Express is the children's Christmas train of HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽ Passenger Transport), run with Hrvatski Telekom. The operator describes beautifully decorated trains, festive songs, a meeting with Santa Claus and gifts for children, and says the train "will once again" delight passengers in a list of Croatian towns.
In the Zagreb area the train runs from Zagreb Main Railway Station to Savski Marof and back, a journey of about one hour. Weekend rides are sold to individual passengers, while special weekday rides are organised for kindergartens and schools.
What to expect
A ride of about one hour from Zagreb Main Railway Station to Savski Marof and back on a decorated train, with festive songs and a meeting with Santa Claus. The children's ticket includes a special gift.
Practical info
Trains leave from Zagreb Main Railway Station. Tickets for the Zagreb-area rides are sold at the ticket offices of Zagreb Main Railway Station. Weekend rides are for individual ticket purchase; weekday rides are organised for kindergartens and schools. The operator also lists Tin Express in Rijeka, Split, Varaždin, Čakovec, Koprivnica, Zabok, Bjelovar, Virovitica, Krapina, Vinkovci, Osijek and Slavonski Brod, without details on its page.
Where it happens
Spots and live cams nearby
Where to watch trains within 100 km of Zagreb.
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Sources
Dates checked on Nov 8, 2026 from the official site: hzpp.hr. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: hzpp.hr