How to travel from Zagreb to Bucharest

International travel from Zagreb, Croatia to Bucharest, Romania is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Romania if coming from Croatia?

Entry into Romania is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Croatia.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bucharest if traveling from Zagreb?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Bucharest, Romania due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Romania must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Bucharest from Zagreb.

The current restriction level for returning to Zagreb, Croatia from Romania is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Zagreb, Croatia from Bucharest, Romania?

Reentering Croatia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Romania

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zagreb from Bucharest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Zagreb, Croatia regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Croatia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Zagreb from Bucharest here.

You can travel between Zagreb and Bucharest 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bucharest from Zagreb is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Bucharest:

A train is $63 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average $68 (€60).

A train is generally $144 (€127) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $148 (€131) from Zagreb to Bucharest.

The fastest way to get to Bucharest from Zagreb is by flight with an average travel time of 19 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Bucharest can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 24 h 40 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The Zagreb to Bucharest distance is around 501 miles (808 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zagreb to Bucharest:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Zagreb Klara to Bucharest.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Bucharest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Zagreb to Bucharest tickets on Omio for $68 (€60).
• Air Serbia can take you to Bucharest by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Serbia from Zagreb to Bucharest for $148 (€131).

Before traveling from Zagreb to Bucharest, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $68 (€60) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $148 (€131) one way on average for this journey.
• A train ticket costs $5 (€4) one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Zagreb to Bucharest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.