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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €495.
Distance: 339 miles (546 km)
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €495 Average price | €103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Zagreb:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zagreb costing on average €66.
A bus is €441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zagreb costing on average €495.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 10h 35m versus 7h 24m 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 Nuremberg to Zagreb
How to get from Nuremberg to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 PM 9h20 Nürnberg, ZOB 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 PM 9h20 Nürnberg, ZOB 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:30 PM 9h20 Nürnberg, ZOB 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 983 · EC 1157:30 AM 11h50 Nuremberg Hbf 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €90 1 One-way 1 transfer
59089 · 57137 · ICE 781 · EC 1157:39 AM 11h41 Nuremberg Hbf 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €101 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 983 · EC 115+
790137:30 AM 11h50 Nuremberg Hbf 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station €101 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM 11h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 11h30 Nürnberg, ZOB 3:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM 11h40 Nürnberg, ZOB 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Zagreb:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zagreb costing on average €66.
A bus is €441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zagreb costing on average €495.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Sylt Shuttle Plus, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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