- Must visit
Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, with major works from the 14th to 18th centuries by Dürer, Rubens, Raphael, and others.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 7 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Munich will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 15 buses that leave Zagreb for Munich on Sun, Jul 12, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 422 km distance in an average of 8 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 8 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 train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $246 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Munich costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Munich costing on average $246 (€202).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $169 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€93). The journey takes 8h 56m versus 6h 17m 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, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Herc Tours.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Darojković Promet | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Munich buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h25 | 6:55 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h30 | 8:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h50 | 11:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h45 | 4:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h30 | 5:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4782 · 4734 | 9:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 22h10 | 7:55 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h50 | 7:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h00 | 7:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h40 | 8:55 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h30 | 9:30 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h40 | 1:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h50 | 1:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h00 | 2:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h20 | 2:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h50 | 4:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Munich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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