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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$235 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 1m Average total duration 21h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 $162 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $235 (€192).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
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.
12:30 AM27h45Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)5:15 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:30 AM27h45Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)5:15 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS6971:30 PM3h35Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport6:05 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$5461One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 2:30 AM25h45Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)5:15 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM22h10Zagreb, Bus Station4:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM20h25Zagreb, Bus Station8:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari$761One-way1 transfer
JU605 · JU10610:20 PM3h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1351One-way1 transfer
FR 6055+
FR 2595:55 AM6h40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:35 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1461One-way1 transfer- JU603 · JU1063:05 PM11h00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport3:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Bucharest:
A bus is $162 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $235 (€192).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, tarom, Croatia Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Bucharest by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni.
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