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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
$49
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salzburg to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Zagreb will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 6 buses that leave Salzburg for Zagreb on Sat, May 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 6 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $510 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zagreb:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $466 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $510 (€413).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $120 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€61). The journey takes 6h 10m versus 5h 2m 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Darojkovic Promet.
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 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Zagreb buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h20 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h40 | 4:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 8h05 | 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Salzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße | 6h00 | 9:45 AM Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h20 | 12:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h50 | 8:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salzburg to Zagreb run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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