- 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
$11
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varaždin to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varaždin to Zagreb will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 20 buses that leave Varaždin for Zagreb on Sat, Jun 20, 20 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 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Varaždin to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Varaždin to Zagreb:
A bus is $0.44 (€0.36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varaždin to Zagreb costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 14m 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, Vincek Autobusi, Autobusni 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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Varaždin to Zagreb buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h50 | 1:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h55 | 1:55 AM Zagreb, Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h25 | 1:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:20 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 5:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h30 | 7:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Zagreb, Autobusni Terminal Dubrava | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h40 | 9:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Varaždin, Central Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Varaždin to Zagreb run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories about ended relationships in a creative, emotional format.
A major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and archaeological objects in a grand historic building.
Zagreb’s leading modern art museum, known for Croatian and international contemporary works, installations, and large exhibition spaces.
Zagreb’s main square and natural starting point for exploring the city, surrounded by shops, historic facades, and tram connections.
A lively pedestrian street linking the center with the Upper Town, popular for atmosphere, strolling, and classic Zagreb city scenes.
The historic core of Zagreb with cobbled streets, landmarks, viewpoints, and a strong old-city atmosphere ideal for walking.
A classic Zagorje and Zagreb specialty of baked or boiled pastry filled with fresh cheese and sour cream. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort foods.
Roast turkey served with mlinci, thin baked dough softened in roasting juices. This festive dish is strongly associated with northern Croatia and Zagreb family meals.
A Zagreb-style breaded veal or pork cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. It is a local variation on a schnitzel and a well-known city classic.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic atmosphere, popular for Zagreb and continental Croatian dishes such as turkey with mlinci and local stews.
Casual specialist spot in the old town dedicated to sweet and savory štrukli, making it one of the best-known places to try this Zagreb classic.
Long-established central restaurant serving traditional Croatian dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and regional specialties in an elegant but approachable setting.
Moderate for Europe. Cafes and local eateries are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up in cafes and taxis; leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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