How to travel from Zagreb to Budapest

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Travel Information between Zagreb and Budapest

distanceDistance185 miles (299 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$13 - $166
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 4 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $166 (€150) • 3 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB | InterCity

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 185 miles (299 km) between Zagreb and Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB | InterCity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zagreb to Budapest.

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from Zagreb to Budapest

How to get from Zagreb to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Zagreb to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:30AM4h50
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
12:20PMBudapest
$301One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:30PM4h15
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
10:45PMBudapest
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
02:00PM4h05
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
06:05PMBudapest
$241One-way
0 transfers
Other options
ÖBB | InterCity
04:30PM5h54
Zagreb Main Station
10:24PMBudapest-Deli
$661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM4h15
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
03:00PMBudapest
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:30AM5h16
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
12:46PMBudapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM4h40
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
03:25PMBudapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
$321One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa Cityline (2)
04:35PM6h50
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)
11:25PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$4791One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
01:40PM5h25
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)
07:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$8011One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Zagreb to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Zagreb to Budapest there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Zagreb to Budapest. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Travel on Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Eurowings travel between Zagreb and Budapest at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel between Zagreb and Budapest.

      FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Budapest

      FAQs: Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Budapest.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Budapest including taking a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Budapest from Zagreb is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€12).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Zagreb to Budapest:

      Taking a bus costs $153 (€138) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $166 (€150) for the same trip.

      A bus is $47 (€43) less than a train with an average ticket price of $60 (€54) from Zagreb to Budapest.

      The quickest way to travel between Zagreb and Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 4 h 15 min.

      Train takes 5 h 49 min on average.

      Budapest is approximately 185 miles (299 km) away from Zagreb.

      The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Budapest is:

      • 13 buses per day.
      • Around 8 flights per day.
      • Around 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zagreb to Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
      • Most travelers board their train from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Budapest-Kelenfoeld.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zagreb to Budapest:

      • You can go to Budapest from Zagreb by bus with FlixBus or Nomago. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€12) with FlixBus from Zagreb to Budapest on Omio.
      • You can travel by plane to Budapest from Zagreb with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2), and you can find Eurowings Zagreb to Budapest tickets for $166 (€150) on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Zagreb to Budapest with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Croatian Railways (HŽPP). Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€24) with Croatian Railways (HŽPP) from Zagreb to Budapest.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Zagreb to Budapest with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Budapest with FlixBus with 12 direct buses per day.
      • You can find 1 direct train per day to Budapest with ÖBB | InterCity or Croatian Railways (HŽPP).

      Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Zagreb to Budapest often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Zagreb and Budapest itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Budapest and any of these top destinations today!
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