How to travel from Budapest to Zagreb

Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Zagreb, Croatia is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Zagreb from Budapest restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zagreb, Croatia from Budapest?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Zagreb, Croatia?

The government of Croatia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 7/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Budapest and Zagreb closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Budapest, Hungary from Croatia is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Budapest, Hungary from Zagreb, Croatia?

Reentering Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Croatia

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Budapest from Zagreb?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Hungary must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 7/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Budapest from Zagreb here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Budapest and Zagreb. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Zagreb is by taking a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options to Zagreb:

A train is generally $24 (€22) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $27 (€25) from Budapest to Zagreb.

A train is $229 (€212) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zagreb costing on average $232 (€215).

The fastest way to get to Zagreb from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Zagreb can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 4 h 30 min.

In comparison, getting to Zagreb by train can take on average 6 h 18 min.

Zagreb is approximately 185 miles (299 km) away from Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Zagreb is:

• 5 buses a day.
• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Zagreb from Budapest as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Zagreb:

• Most travelers board their bus from Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar and arrive in Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
• Most travelers take a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Zagreb by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Budapest to Zagreb for $27 (€25) on Omio.
• Travel with Eurowings for flights to Zagreb. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Budapest to Zagreb tickets on Omio for $232 (€215).

Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Zagreb with the following travel companies:

• You can find 5 direct buses per day to Zagreb with Flixbus or Nomago.

Direct services to Zagreb tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Budapest to Zagreb, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $27 (€25) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $232 (€215) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $3 (€3) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Budapest to Zagreb online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.