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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price |
21h 59m Average total duration 21h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 6000 · FR 8658:05 AM10h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$531One-way1 transfer
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FR 6000 · FR 8658:05 AM10h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$531One-way1 transfer
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OU440 · OU55208:10 AM3h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$3841One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM22h05Zagreb, Bus Station1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM22h00Zagreb, Bus Station6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM23h00Zagreb, Bus Station8:20 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$821One-way1 transfer
JU603 · JU1063:00 PM11h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
JU601 · JU1029:40 AM4h40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:20 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
JU601 · JU1069:40 AM16h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Bucharest:
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $207 (€165).
A bus is $160 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $243 (€194).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 29m.
Train takes on average 46h 56m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Bucharest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
- Travel with Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, tarom, Croatia Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
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