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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $466 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 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 $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $99 (€83).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€45). The journey takes 5h 16m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus11:05 AM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station3:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 AM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station3:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$331One-way0 transfers
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OS70528:10 AM2h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$6311One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus2:10 PM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 PM3h55Zagreb, Bus Station10:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h20Zagreb, Bus Station6:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$331One-way0 transfers
LH1407 · LH13365:35 AM5h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:00 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2861One-way1 transfer- LO612 · LO53712:50 PM4h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3321One-way1 transfer
- LO612 · LO53112:50 PM6h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Budapest:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $99 (€83).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Budapest costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
- Around 28 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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