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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $401 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Budapest:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $360 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $401 (€329).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Budapest
How to get from Zagreb to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:50 PM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station10:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 PM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station10:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS70528:10 AM2h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$6401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus6:50 PM4h20Zagreb, Bus Station11:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM5h15Zagreb, Bus Station12:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM4h51Zagreb, Bus Station4:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$541One-way0 transfers
LO612 · LO53112:50 PM6h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2501One-way1 transfer- LO614 · LO5356:05 PM17h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
- LO614 · LO5376:05 PM22h50Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Budapest:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $360 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $401 (€329).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Budapest-Deli.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus.
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