How to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb

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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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $88.

Distance: 502 miles (809 km)

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Driving

$72

Average price

Cheapest

$249

Average price

$218

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

16h 5m

Average total duration

15h 35m

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30m

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8h 25m

Average total duration

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5h 25m

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3h 0m

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11h 21m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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Lot Polish Airlines

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $249 (€203).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

Train takes on average 40h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bucharest and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bucharest to Zagreb among Omio's users.

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from Bucharest to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM23h10
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM23h10
    București, Autogara Militari
    11:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1653+Croatia AirlinesLH5998
    7:20 PM4h00
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    10:20 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $4651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM25h20
    București, Autogara Militari
    10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM22h00
    București, Autogara Militari
    8:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM22h45
    București, Autogara Militari
    2:45 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU107 · JU604
    4:30 AM18h20
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    9:50 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU103 · JU604
    4:05 PM6h45
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    9:50 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU107 · JU602
    4:30 AM11h05
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    2:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest 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 Bucharest to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Zagreb costing on average $249 (€203).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

Train takes on average 40h 34m.

The distance from Bucharest to Zagreb is approximately 502 miles (809 km).
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Zagreb is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Zagreb:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Zagreb by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
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