How to travel from Skopje to Zagreb

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Compare bus and flight for Skopje to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Skopje to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €386.

Distance: 377 miles (608 km)

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€386

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€164

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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2h 0m

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13h 29m

Average total duration

12h 59m

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30m

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7h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Niš ekspres

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Compare ways to travel from Skopje to Zagreb

Compare the available ways to get from Skopje to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Skopje to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skopje to Zagreb costing on average €386.

The fastest way to travel from Skopje to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Skopje and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Skopje to Zagreb among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 30m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 7h 55m by car). Tickets start at around €386 compared to roughly €164 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Skopje to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • PegasusPC354 · PC375
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • PegasusPC354 · PC375
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU369
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Air SerbiaJU797 · JU600
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU793 · JU600
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1006 · TK1053
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Skopje 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 Skopje to Zagreb.

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There are 2 options to travel between Skopje and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Skopje to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skopje to Zagreb costing on average €386.

The fastest way to travel from Skopje to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 29m.

The distance from Skopje to Zagreb is approximately 377 miles (608 km).
The average frequency per day from Skopje to Zagreb is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Skopje to Zagreb:
  • Buses mostly depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Skopje to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Pegasus, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with Niš ekspres to go to Zagreb by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Skopje to Zagreb:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Skopje to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Split, Budapest, Vienna, Dubrovnik. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zagreb to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zagreb, you can visit the Zagreb Botanical Garden for a serene escape, explore vibrant street art, attend performances at the Croatian National Theatre, enjoy Maksimir Park's natural beauty, and uncover the history of the Grič Tunnel. Must-see sights include the stunning Zagreb Cathedral, the unique Museum of Broken Relationships, St. Mark's Church with its colorful roof, the lively Dolac Market, and Lotrščak Tower with panoramic city views.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Zagreb's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant culture, and savor local cuisine.
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