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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, while a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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€47 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zagreb:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Zagreb costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Zagreb
How to get from Bratislava to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:55 PM 6h45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 8:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:55 PM 6h45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 8:40 PM Zagreb, Bus Station €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:00 PM 6h05 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
REX 6+
RJX 633+
EC 1159:16 AM 10h04 Bratislava-Petržalka 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €59 1 One-way 2 transfers
REX 6+
RJX 633+
EC 1158:16 AM 11h04 Bratislava-Petržalka 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €59 1 One-way 2 transfers
REX 6+
IC 535+
IR 575+
EC 1159:16 AM 10h04 Bratislava-Petržalka 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €103 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:38 PM 6h52 Bratislava, Einsteinova 6:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM 6h55 Bratislava, Most SNP 6:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:23 PM 7h42 Bratislava, Einsteinova 4:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Zagreb:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Zagreb costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Zagreb as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, EuroNight to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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