How to travel from Brussels to Zagreb

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €96, while a flight costs an average of €407.

Distance: 636 miles (1024 km)

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Driving

€407

Average price

€96

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Cheapest

€152

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€91

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5h 15m

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3h 15m

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23h 47m

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23h 17m

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30m

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16h 52m

Average total duration

16h 22m

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13h 37m

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3.1 - 6.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.6kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Lot Polish Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Zagreb

Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of €96.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zagreb:

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zagreb costing on average €152.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zagreb costing on average €407.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 52m.

Bus takes on average 23h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Zagreb including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Zagreb among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 22m sooner (3h 15m by flight vs 13h 37m by car). Tickets start at around €407 compared to roughly €91 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Zagreb

How to get from Brussels to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU4457
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 595 · ICE 211 · 433
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU457
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO232 · LO611
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO238 · LO611
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Zagreb including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of €96.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zagreb:

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zagreb costing on average €152.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zagreb costing on average €407.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 52m.

Bus takes on average 23h 47m.

The distance from Brussels to Zagreb is approximately 636 miles (1024 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Zagreb is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Zagreb by train.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Split, Budapest, Vienna, Dubrovnik. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zagreb to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zagreb, you can visit the Zagreb Botanical Garden for a serene escape, explore vibrant street art, attend performances at the Croatian National Theatre, enjoy Maksimir Park's natural beauty, and uncover the history of the Grič Tunnel. Must-see sights include the stunning Zagreb Cathedral, the unique Museum of Broken Relationships, St. Mark's Church with its colorful roof, the lively Dolac Market, and Lotrščak Tower with panoramic city views.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Zagreb's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant culture, and savor local cuisine.
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