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Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known contemporary museum presenting personal objects and stories from failed relationships. Creative, emotional, and one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
1 d 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
986 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Zagreb will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 2 buses that leave Montpellier for Zagreb on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 986 km distance in an average of 1 d 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 612 miles (986 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $355 Average price | $391 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 50m Average total duration 21h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Zagreb:
A bus is $249 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Zagreb costing on average $355 (€287).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 20m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€86) compared to roughly $391 (€316) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $285 (€230). The journey takes 21h 20m versus 13h 24m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $114 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Zagreb buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 24h50 | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 7:40 AM Montpellier | 27h00 | 10:40 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Montpellier | 22h00 | 10:50 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Zagreb run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 612 miles (986 km) distance in 21h 50m.
Distance 612 miles (986 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 21h 50m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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