Medjimurje is Croatia’s northernmost region, less than an hour drive from the Croatian capital of Zagreb and is easily accessible year round. 

It borders Slovenia and Hungary and is well connected by road, rail, and air. Visitors can arrive by car, train, or bus, with Zagreb Airport (110 km) being the closest major airport. Maribor (70 km) and Budapest (275 km) airports are also convenient options.

For easier overview of the various ways to reach the Medjimurje and its cities Varazdin or Cakovec, you can click on Rome2Rio website. Just select “Varazdin, Croatia” as your destination and you will get details on available transpiration from any location in the world.

By Plane

Zagreb Airport is the main international gateway, with bus and train connections to Međimurje. Nearby alternatives include Maribor (70 km) and Budapest (275 km) airports.

Aerodrom Čakovec in Pribislavec is used for sports aviation and flight training but lacks passenger and cargo services. Varaždin Airport accommodates helicopters, business jets, and medium-haul aircraft.

More info: zagreb-airport.hr

By Car

Border crossings from Slovenia and Hungary:

• Goričan – Letenye I & II
• Mursko Središće – Petišovci
• Trnovec – Središče ob Dravi

Key roads:

• A4 motorway: Zagreb – Čakovec – Goričan, connects to M70 towards Budapest.
• 209 state road: Čakovec – Mursko Središće, leading to Slovenia and Austria.
• D20 state road: Varaždin – Čakovec – Prelog – Donja Dubrava, continuing to Osijek.
• 208 state road: Čakovec – Trnovec, linking to Maribor and Graz.

Plan routes: viamichelin.com
Traffic updates: hak.hr

By Train

The main railway hub is Čakovec, 1 km from the city center, with stations in Mursko Središće, Vratišinec, Krištanovec, Novo Selo Rok, and other localities.

Timetable: prodaja.hzpp.hr

By Bus

Buses connect most towns and villages, though some smaller routes do not run on non-working days.

Schedules: buscroatia.com