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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $560.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$560 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zagreb:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $52.
A train is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $560.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 5h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Zagreb
How to get from Salzburg to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 163 · EC 79+
REX 32:11 PM8h09Salzburg Hbf10:20 PMZagreb Main Station$351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- EC 163 · EC 79+REX 32:11 PM8h09Salzburg Hbf10:20 PMZagreb Main Station$351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1103 · LH140410:40 AM3h45Salzburg Airport2:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$4581One-way1 transfer
Other options
EN 402372:10 AM8h20Salzburg Hbf10:30 AMZagreb Main Station$431One-way0 transfers
ICE 119+
D 3194:07 PM6h53Salzburg Hbf11:00 PMZagreb Main Station$461One-way1 transfer- EC 11512:07 PM7h13Salzburg Hbf7:20 PMZagreb Main Station$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM6h20Salzburg, P+R Süd3:00 AMZagreb, Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:15 PM6h50Salzburg, P+R Süd8:05 PMZagreb, Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h40Salzburg, P+R Süd4:00 AMZagreb, Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
IC 545+
OU4437:11 AM13h24Salzburg Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3301One-way1 transfer- IC 641+OU44310:11 AM10h24Salzburg Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3361One-way1 transfer
- RJX19975+OU443+
RJ 65910:07 AM10h28Salzburg Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3481One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zagreb:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $52.
A train is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $560.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Zagreb by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight.
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