How to travel from Madrid to Zagreb

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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €105, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 1056 miles (1701 km)

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€197

Average price

€193

Average price

Cheapest

7h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 11m

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3h 0m

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37h 43m

Average total duration

37h 13m

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30m

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5.1 - 10.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

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

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from Madrid to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM39h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
12:35PMZagreb, Bus Station
$2181One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM40h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:10AMZagreb, Bus Station
$2101One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1115+Croatia AirlinesLH6002
05:05PM5h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:15PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$11761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM36h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:40AMZagreb, Bus Station
$2271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM39h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:35PMZagreb, Bus Station
$2721One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25PM55h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
07:10AMZagreb, Bus Station
$2121One-way
3 transfers
Air SerbiaJU573 · JU604
06:20PM23h50
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:10PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$4171One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN3722 · SN2651+Croatia AirlinesLH5998
12:35PM9h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:20PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$6461One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1807 · LH1726
07:25AM5h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:50PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$7641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Zagreb.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Madrid and Zagreb. You can take a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Zagreb from Madrid is by taking a flight, which costs on average $104 (€93).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Zagreb:

Taking a flight costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $104 (€93) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Zagreb is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Zagreb by bus takes 36 h on average.

You should expect to travel around 1055 miles (1701 km) between Madrid and Zagreb.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Zagreb is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 30 flights a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Madrid to Zagreb depart from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Zagreb:

  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Zagreb by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Madrid to Zagreb tickets on Omio for $104 (€93).
  • Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Serbia, Air France, Air Europa or TAP Portugal can take you to Zagreb by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Iberia from Madrid to Zagreb for $66 (€60).

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Zagreb with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flight available with 1 direct flight per day.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Madrid to Zagreb often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Vienna or Munich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Madrid and Zagreb itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zagreb and any of these top destinations today!

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