- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Zagreb will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 18 buses that leave Kraków for Zagreb on Sun, Jul 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 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 Kraków to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Zagreb:
A bus is $194 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Zagreb costing on average $255 (€210).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 44m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $187 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $125 (€103). The journey takes 12h 44m versus 8h 55m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Zagreb buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h34 | 11:59 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 14h00 | 1:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 15h55 | 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h20 | 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 12h45 | 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h45 | 5:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Kraków, Airport | 12h50 | 6:20 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h20 | 6:20 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 14h40 | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Kraków, Airport | 13h40 | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h50 | 11:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h20 | 11:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h30 | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 14h05 | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 14h15 | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h40 | 8:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h45 | 11:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Zagreb run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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