How to travel from Zagreb to Madrid

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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 $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 $119, and a flight costs an average of $126.

Distance: 1056 miles (1701 km)

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Bus

$287

Average price

$236

Average price

Cheapest

7h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

37h 29m

Average total duration

36h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5.1 - 10.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Iberia

Most popular airline

Ourbus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Zagreb to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 2185+KM Malta AirlinesFR 268
01:40PM7h40
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
09:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Union Ivkoni
08:30PM40h30
Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)
01:00PMMadrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
$1861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Croatia AirlinesLH5999+LufthansaLH1806
06:45PM4h50
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4121One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45PM37h45
Zagreb, Bus Station
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30PM38h40
Zagreb, Bus Station
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$2421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM38h40
Zagreb, Bus Station
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2361One-way
2 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1964+KLMKL1507
06:30AM13h10
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
07:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2951One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1964+KLMKL1509
06:30AM16h55
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2951One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1727+LufthansaLH1804
09:50AM8h00
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
05:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Madrid including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $119 (€95).

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Madrid:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Madrid costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 45m.

The distance from Zagreb to Madrid is approximately 1056 miles (1701 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Madrid is:
  • Around 47 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, KLM, Croatia Airlines, Air Europa, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Pascan Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Air France, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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