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Museum of Broken Relationships
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Zagreb will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 17 buses that leave Vienna for Zagreb on Fri, Jul 17, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 268 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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 Vienna to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $369 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 Vienna to Zagreb:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $326 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average $369 (€303).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $116 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€60). The journey takes 7h 7m versus 4h 22m 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, Nomago.
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 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $788 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $788 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $788 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Zagreb buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h50 | 7:35 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h55 | 9:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h30 | 11:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h10 | 11:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h30 | 1:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h20 | 2:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h55 | 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h50 | 6:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h15 | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h25 | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h35 | 1:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h15 | 1:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h20 | 2:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h10 | 3:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h20 | 5:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vienna to Zagreb run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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