The town of Zabok has an important strategic and geotraffic position in the Krapina-Zagorje County, which gives it important development advantages compared to other units of our local self-government. Important state transport corridors pass through the area of ​​the town of Zabok, through the Krapina river valley, which divides the town into almost two equal parts.
The railway and road junction had a decisive influence on the development of the city. The construction of the railway and station in Zabok began in 1885. years. Already next year, the Zagreb-Varaždin line and the Zabok-Krapina branch were officially opened. The railway branch towards Gornja Stubica was put into service in 1916. years.