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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 9m Average total duration 23h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Zagreb to Bucharest:
A bus is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 9m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133. The journey takes 23h 39m versus 11h 27m 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 Bucharest
How to get from Zagreb to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM21h11Zagreb, Bus Station10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM21h11Zagreb, Bus Station10:10 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
JU605 · JU10610:20 PM3h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$4971One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM22h10Zagreb, Bus Station4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM23h00Zagreb, Bus Station8:20 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM22h15Zagreb, Bus Station6:00 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$1161One-way1 transfer
- LO612 · LO63912:50 PM9h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:15 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$3041One-way1 transfer
- LO612 · LO64312:50 PM12h00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:50 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$3041One-way1 transfer
- JU603 · JU1063:05 PM11h00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Bucharest:
A bus is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 9m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Bucharest 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 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, tarom to go to Bucharest by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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