Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 5 m
Average
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
299 km
Of the 14 buses that leave Budapest for Zagreb every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 185 miles (299 km) |
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Average bus duration | 4 h 5 min |
Average bus ticket price | $51 (€43) |
Bus frequency | 8 a day |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day |
Bus companies | FlixBus, Nomago or Infobus |
Buses from Budapest to Zagreb cover the 185 miles (299 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 5 min with our travel partners like FlixBus, Nomago or Infobus. Normally, there are 8 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $30 (€25), but the average price of bus tickets is $51 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
FlixBus, Nomago and Infobus buses will get you from Budapest to Zagreb from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Budapest to Zagreb with FlixBus:
The journey between Hungary’s capital and the Croatian capital of Zagreb takes about 5 hours. Buses from Budapest to Zagreb usually operate at least twice a day – usually in the morning and afternoon. The distance between Budapest and Zagreb is approximately 345 kilometers. There are direct and indirect buses; however, the journey tends to be direct. It takes about 5 hours to arrive in Zagreb. The main bus operator for this route is FlixBus.
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Average prices for buses from Budapest to Zagreb when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€38 |
1 Day in Advance |
€25 |
1 Week in Advance |
€23 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€23 |
1 Month in Advance |
€17 |
3 Months in Advance |
€17 |
Zagreb to Budapest Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than flying, it can take as little as 5 hours to arrive in Budapest.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Zagreb to Budapest buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Buses depart from the main bus station in Budapest, which is situated in Népliget, within the 9th District of Budapest. The bus station is situated just outside the city center, but it is conveniently connected to the city by the Budapest Metro system. Travelers can take Metro Line M3 to reach Népliget and transfer to the bus station. Alternatively, buses and trams provide transport to the bus station on the 103 bus route and tram lines 1 and 1A.
Dominated by its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Zagreb is a city defined by its historic architecture and cobbled streets. Within its 1000-year-old Upper Town, visitors will discover the Presidential Palace and one of Zagreb’s most iconic buildings, the 13th Century St. Mark’s Church. Passengers on Flixbus buses from Budapest arrive at the Zagreb bus station, which is at Avenija Marina Držića 4, close to the city center and the main train station. The bus station is the main transport hub for international and local buses in Zagreb. Travelers can connect to the train station by taking tram lines 2, 3 and 6. Tram no. 6 also provides easy transit to the city center.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Zagreb, Bus Station, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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