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Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories about ended relationships in a creative, emotional format.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
672 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Zagreb will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 8 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Zagreb on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 672 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $142 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Zagreb:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Zagreb costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Zagreb costing on average $142 (€117).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€56) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€45). The journey takes 13h 16m versus 9h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Zagreb buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 14h05 | 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h10 | 9:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h05 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h30 | 12:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h35 | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 14h30 | 9:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h40 | 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Zagreb run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 417 miles (672 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 417 miles (672 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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