- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $380.
Distance: 831 miles (1338 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$380 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $391 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 41m Average total duration 28h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 58m Average total duration 30h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zagreb to London:
A flight is $59 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to London costing on average $193 (€155).
A flight is $247 (€199) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to London costing on average $380 (€306).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 11m.
Bus takes on average 30h 28m.
Tickets start at around $380 (€306) compared to roughly $391 (€314) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€8). The journey takes 28h 11m versus 17h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to London trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:40 AM Zagreb | 28h17 | 11:57 AM London | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Zagreb to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 28h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $380 (€306) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 07:40. The fastest train covers the 831 miles (1338 km) distance in 27h 17m.
Distance 831 miles (1338 km) |
Average train duration 28h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $380 (€306) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 27h 17m |
First train 7:40 AM |
Last train 7:40 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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