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4.6Travel 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.
11:15 PM22h15București, Autogara Militari8:30 PMZagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:15 PM22h15București, Autogara Militari8:30 PMZagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH59987:20 PM4h05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport10:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM22h45București, Autogara Militari2:45 PMZagreb, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM24h15București, Autogara Militari11:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM25h20București, Autogara Militari10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer
JU103 · JU6044:05 PM4h45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:50 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1451One-way1 transfer- JU103 · JU6004:05 PM18h05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:10 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
- JU103 · JU6024:05 PM23h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport2:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
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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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81.
A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $249.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Train takes on average 40h 34m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81.
A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $249.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Train takes on average 40h 34m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, tarom, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Zagreb by train.
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