- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known concept museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. It is one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops and especially popular with first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vrbovsko to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vrbovsko to Zagreb will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vrbovsko for Zagreb on Wed, Jul 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vrbovsko to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vrbovsko to Zagreb:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vrbovsko to Zagreb costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 12m 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 Autotrans by Arriva.
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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Vrbovsko to Zagreb buses for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Vrbovsko | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vrbovsko to Zagreb run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 19:40. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 7:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Moderate by European standards. Cafes and local eateries are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up for cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service if a service charge is not included.
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