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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 1056 miles (1701 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$282 Average price | $214 Average price Cheapest | $609 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 16m Average total duration 36h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.1 - 10.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Madrid:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Madrid costing on average $282 (€227).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Madrid
How to get from Zagreb to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 2123 · FR 53779:35 AM10h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1261One-way1 transfer
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- FR 2123 · FR 53779:35 AM10h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1731 · LH18006:15 AM4h50Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM35h55Zagreb, Bus Station8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2131One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM36h00Zagreb, Bus Station10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2161One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM38h40Zagreb, Bus Station8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2971One-way1 transfer
JU605 · JU5728:30 PM21h30Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport6:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
AF1561 · AF14004:00 PM7h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- AF1561 · AF10004:00 PM17h10Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Madrid:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Madrid costing on average $282 (€227).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 46m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Air Europa, Pascan Aviation, Air France, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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