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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 847 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 847, while a flight costs an average of NOK 5,449.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 847 Average price Cheapest | NOK 5,449 Average price | NOK 1,984 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 15m Average total duration 20h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is NOK 4,603 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average NOK 5,449.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 15m.
Tickets start at around NOK 847 compared to roughly NOK 1,984 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 1,137. The journey takes 20h 45m versus 11h 21m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bucharest to Zagreb
How to get from Bucharest to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 24h45 București, Autogara Militari 10:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station NOK 712 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 24h45 București, Autogara Militari 10:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station NOK 712 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH1653+
LH59987:15 PM 4h05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 10:20 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport NOK 2,121 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- LO640 · LO611
8:20 AM 4h45 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 12:05 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport NOK 1,333 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO644 · LO611
5:35 AM 7h30 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 12:05 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport NOK 1,333 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO640 · LO613
8:20 AM 10h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 5:20 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport NOK 1,333 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is NOK 4,603 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average NOK 5,449.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 15m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, tarom, Malta Air, Air China, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air China.
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