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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 $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 25m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81.
A bus is $77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
Train takes on average 41h 4m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144. The journey takes 15h 33m 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 · FlixBus6:30 PM20h50București, Autogara Militari2:20 PMZagreb, Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM20h50București, Autogara Militari2:20 PMZagreb, Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
TK1040 · TK10553:55 PM4h45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM24h15București, Autogara Militari11:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM25h20București, Autogara Militari10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM22h00București, Autogara Militari8:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$951One-way1 transfer
JU107 · JU6004:30 AM5h40Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:10 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1711One-way1 transfer
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FR 2602:30 PM10h45Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport12:15 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1741One-way1 transfer- JU103 · JU6024:05 PM23h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport2:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Zagreb:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81.
A bus is $77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
Train takes on average 41h 4m.
- Around 33 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 Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, tarom, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Romanian Railways (CFR) to go to Zagreb by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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