4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €364.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €364 Average price | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Vienna to Zagreb:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average €59.
A bus is €324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €56. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 4h 22m 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 Vienna to Zagreb
How to get from Vienna to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:10 PM4h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:05 AMZagreb, Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 PM4h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:05 AMZagreb, Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OU4419:50 AM0h50Vienna International Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 793:53 PM6h27Vienna Hbf10:20 PMZagreb Main Station€291One-way0 transfers
IC 533+
IR 573+
R 615+2119:53 AM7h30Vienna Hbf5:23 PMZagreb Main Station€291One-way3 transfers- RJ 650+
EN 4023711:24 PM12h26Vienna Hbf11:50 AMZagreb Main Station€291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:20 PM5h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM5h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:30 PMZagreb, Bus Station€271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM4h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:35 PMZagreb, Bus Station€301One-way0 transfers
- OU55019:50 AM0h50Vienna International Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€2221One-way0 transfers
- OS70519:50 AM0h50Vienna International Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€3141One-way0 transfers
LH6329+
LH17269:25 AM3h10Vienna International Airport12:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€3481One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
Nov 04
How to get from Vienna to Zagreb
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Zagreb.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zagreb:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average €59.
A bus is €324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zagreb costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Zagreb as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Zagreb by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, GoOpti.
- 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
Travelling from Vienna to Zagreb: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
