How to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $307.

Distance: 195 miles (314 km)

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Flight

$62

Average price

$46

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$484

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7h 56m

Average total duration

7h 26m

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30m

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6h 44m

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6h 14m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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ÖBB

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Salzburg to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM6h20
Salzburg, P+R Süd
12:35PMZagreb, Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM6h40
Salzburg, P+R Süd
04:00AMZagreb, Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Infobus0
09:45PM5h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd
03:00AMZagreb, Bus Station
$771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
12:07PM7h13
Salzburg Hbf
07:20PMZagreb Main Station
$791One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | REXREX 3+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 163 · EC 79
02:11PM8h09
Salzburg Hbf
10:20PMZagreb Main Station
$791One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113+ÖBBD 315 · 211
10:07AM7h08
Salzburg Hbf
05:15PMZagreb Main Station
$1061One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM6h50
Salzburg, P+R Süd
08:05PMZagreb, Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35AM8h50
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:25AMZagreb, Bus Station
$591One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1105+Croatia AirlinesLH6002
02:15PM8h00
Salzburg Airport
10:15PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$5221One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1105+Lufthansa CitylineLH1406
02:15PM8h00
Salzburg Airport
10:15PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$6771One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1109 · LH104 · LH1728
06:30AM9h25
Salzburg Airport
03:55PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$7571One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Salzburg to Zagreb

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb, 78,05% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salzburg to Zagreb and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zagreb:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $35 (€29).

A bus is $279 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zagreb costing on average $307 (€250).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

The distance from Salzburg to Zagreb is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Zagreb is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Zagreb:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Darojkovic Promet to go to Zagreb by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Darojkovic Promet.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
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