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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 45 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
1215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Barcelona will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
It's difficult to get from Zagreb to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 754 miles (1215 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $485 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 3m Average total duration 26h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.3kg 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 Zagreb to Barcelona:
A bus is $143 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Barcelona costing on average $272 (€224).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 33m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€106) compared to roughly $485 (€399) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $356 (€293). The journey takes 26h 33m versus 16h 42m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 08:45AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $172 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Barcelona buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 25h15 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 28h10 | 11:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
4782 · 4731 | 9:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 27h15 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 34h15 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 29h25 | 11:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 29h10 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) | 28h30 | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 30h10 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 31h50 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 26h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 754 miles (1215 km) distance in 25h 15m.
Distance 754 miles (1215 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 25h 15m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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