The cheapest and fastest buses from Zagreb to Opatija
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Opatija is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Opatija will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 36 buses that leave Zagreb for Opatija on Thu, May 28, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
1:30 PM2h50Zagreb, Bus Station4:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM3h05Zagreb, Bus Station10:35 AMOpatija, Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM3h20Zagreb, Bus Station6:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM3h20Zagreb, Bus Station2:50 PMOpatija, Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 AM3h00Zagreb, Bus Station5:00 AMOpatija, Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
11:50 AM2h30Zagreb, Bus Station2:20 PMOpatija, Bus Station$571One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM2h35Zagreb, Bus Station9:35 PMOpatija, Bus Station$1741One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM2h35Zagreb10:35 PMOpatija, Bus Station$1741One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM2h35Zagreb, Bus Station7:35 PMOpatija, Bus Station$1741One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM2h35Zagreb8:35 PMOpatija, Bus Station$1741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Zagreb to Opatija
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Opatija among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 5m 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 Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, GoOpti, Brioni, FlixBus, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet.
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.
Zagreb to Opatija Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Nomago Intercity operated by Arriva | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
Zagreb to Opatija bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Opatija buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h00 | 5:00 AM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:35 AM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:50 PM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h30 | 2:20 PM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Opatija, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Opatija
Buses from Zagreb to Opatija run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, GoOpti, Brioni, FlixBus, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet from Zagreb to OpatijaYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Opatija with Nomago, Autotrans by Arriva, GoOpti, Brioni, FlixBus, Brioni Pula d.o.o., Autobusni Promet for as low as $12 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Nomago
FlixBus
Autotrans by Arriva
GoOpti
Brioni
Brioni Pula d.o.o.
Autobusni Promet
FAQs: Bus from Zagreb to Opatija
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Opatija by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Opatija, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Nomago
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- Autotrans by Arriva
- Autotrans by Arriva aims to provide safe and operationally feasible transport for disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility.
- GoOpti
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Lungomare, a scenic coastal promenade offering stunning views of the Adriatic Sea
- Villa Angiolina, a historic villa surrounded by lush gardens and a key part of Opatija's cultural heritage
- Maiden with the Seagull, a famous statue symbolizing the town, located on a rock by the sea
- St. James Church, a small but significant church with historical and architectural value
- Croatian Museum of Tourism, an informative museum showcasing the history and development of tourism in Croatia.
- Angiolina Park, a beautifully landscaped park featuring exotic plants and the iconic Villa Angiolina
- Učka Nature Park, a natural reserve ideal for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the Kvarner Bay
- Visit the local markets to experience authentic Croatian culture and cuisine
- Enjoy a spa day at one of Opatija's renowned wellness centers
- Attend a concert or event at the Open Air Theatre, offering a unique cultural experience.
- Nomago
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Autotrans by Arriva
- Refunds are possible if requested within 2 hours of departure for domestic lines and 6 hours for international lines, with a 10% handling fee for cash refunds or a full-value coupon valid for 12 months.
- GoOpti
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
- Nomago
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- GoOpti
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Nomago
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Autotrans by Arriva
- Additional luggage may be transported depending on available space in the baggage hold and with an accompanying luggage ticket.
- GoOpti
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Nomago
- Small pets allowed in carrier
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- GoOpti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zagreb to Opatija
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 290, 330
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
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