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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 598 miles (963 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $303 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Zagreb:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Zagreb costing on average $152 (€124).
A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Zagreb costing on average $303 (€248).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 3m.
Bus takes on average 19h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Zagreb
How to get from Hamburg to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 AM20h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:00 AMZagreb, Bus Station$881One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 AM20h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:00 AMZagreb, Bus Station$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS260+
OS70517:30 AM3h10Hamburg Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1081 · RJ 113 · 211+
D 3159:51 PM19h32Hamburg Hbf5:23 PMZagreb Main Station$981One-way3 transfers
ICE 1081 · EC 1159:51 PM21h29Hamburg Hbf7:20 PMZagreb Main Station$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 783 · ICE 117 · EC 795:19 AM17h01Hamburg Hbf10:20 PMZagreb Main Station$1221One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM20h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM19h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus11:33 AM18h57Hamburg Hbf6:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$951One-way2 transfers
EW2976+
EW70406:25 AM5h20Hamburg Airport11:45 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
LO398 · LO6117:10 AM4h55Hamburg Airport12:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
LO396 · LO61311:25 AM5h55Hamburg Airport5:20 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Zagreb:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Zagreb costing on average $152 (€124).
A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Zagreb costing on average $303 (€248).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 3m.
Bus takes on average 19h 13m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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