- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories about ended relationships in a creative, emotional format.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
8 h 13 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sarajevo to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sarajevo to Zagreb will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sarajevo for Zagreb on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sarajevo to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg 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 Sarajevo to Zagreb:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarajevo to Zagreb costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€58) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 4h 53m 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 Infobus, CroatiaBus - Globtour, Croatia Bus d.o.o., Biss-Tours, Fils, Centrotrans Eurolines.
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 CroatiaBus - Globtour | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator CroatiaBus - Globtour | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Sarajevo to Zagreb buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 12:30 PM Sarajevo | 8h25 | 8:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:42 PM Ilidža | 8h13 | 8:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sarajevo to Zagreb run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:30 PM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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