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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €318 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Zagreb to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Budapest
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.
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.
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