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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Belgrade
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Belgrade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Belgrade
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Belgrade, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Belgrade:
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Belgrade costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 19m 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 Zagreb to Belgrade
How to get from Zagreb to Belgrade by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Belgrade is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM 5h30 Zagreb, Bus Station 10:15 PM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:45 PM 5h30 Zagreb, Bus Station 10:15 PM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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LH17361:20 PM 4h00 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 5:20 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $386 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus2:00 PM 5h30 Zagreb, Bus Station 7:30 PM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM 5h55 Zagreb, Bus Station 4:10 AM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM 5h30 Zagreb, Bus Station 2:30 PM Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
OS604 · OS72311:00 AM 6h35 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 5:35 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $318 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH7435+
LH17361:20 PM 4h00 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 5:20 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $386 1 One-way 1 transfer
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OS70528:10 AM 9h25 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 5:35 PM Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport $427 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Belgrade:
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Belgrade costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Belgrade take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Belgrade as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Belgrade by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Belgrade by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Serbia.
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