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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
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vukovar to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vukovar to Zagreb will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Vukovar for Zagreb on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 4 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vukovar to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $22 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Vukovar to Zagreb:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vukovar to Zagreb costing on average $22 (€18).
A bus is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vukovar to Zagreb costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 3h 7m 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, Darojkovic Promet, Francuzevic.
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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Vukovar to Zagreb buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 AM Vukovar | 4h40 | 9:10 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Vukovar | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Vukovar | 4h50 | 5:20 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vukovar to Zagreb run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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