September the 24th, 2024 – The first Zadar passenger train in eleven long years has finally arrived, opening up a new travel chapter for the Dalmatian city.
As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, after eleven long years, the first Zadar passenger train finally arrived at the neglected railway station in Zadar, with HRT noting the interior is reminiscent of the incredible Orient Express.
Tourists visiting the Dalmatian coast from Switzerland were on the train. They spent two days in the City of Zadar and then headed back to Zurich.
the first zadar passenger train marks a new era, with railway construction expected
Tour leader Jela Vidović has stated that this form of tourism, as well as train travel in general, is increasingly popular in Switzerland, as well as across the rest of the world. “The point is not to get to the chosen destination quickly, but to enjoy the journey itself,” she explained.
The trip from Zurich to Zadar on the new Zadar passenger train lasts for ten entire days. Passengers travel by train but stop off and sleep in hotels. Food and drinks are available in the dining car, and Vidović stated that the trip costs 3,000 euros.
It is expected that the reconstruction of the railway to Zadar will begin soon, which means that many more trains could soon arrive in Zadar. This might mark a new era for train travel across Croatia as a whole, which is desperately needed.
