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 €122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 €122, and a flight costs an average of €73.

Distance: 1056 miles (1701 km)

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€230

Average price

€217

Average price

Cheapest

7h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 15m

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3h 0m

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37h 33m

Average total duration

37h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5.1 - 10.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

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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.

Air SerbiaJU601 · JU572
11:20AM6h10
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
05:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2821One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45PM37h45
Zagreb, Bus Station
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2011One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1964+KLMKL1503
06:30AM5h40
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
12:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$8361One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM39h55
Zagreb, Bus Station
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2611One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15PM43h55
Zagreb, Bus Station
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$2611One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM60h10
Zagreb, Bus Station
06:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$2331One-way
2 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH1727+LufthansaLH1804
09:50AM8h00
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
05:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4091One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1405+LufthansaLH1122
02:40PM9h10
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4211One-way
1 transfer
Croatia AirlinesLH6003+LufthansaLH1122
05:55PM5h55
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4671One-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

You can get from Zagreb to Madrid 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Madrid is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $78 (€71) compared to other travel options to Madrid:

A flight is $40 (€36) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Madrid costing on average $119 (€107).

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Zagreb is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes 35 h 55 min on average.

The distance from Zagreb to Madrid is approximately 1055 miles (1701 km).

The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Madrid is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 29 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Zagreb and Madrid as scheduled services by 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 Madrid:

  • Most travelers board their plane from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Zagreb to Madrid:

  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Madrid by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ourbus Zagreb to Madrid tickets on Omio for $119 (€107).
  • Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Serbia, Air France, Vueling Airlines or Croatia Airlines can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Serbia from Zagreb to Madrid for $78 (€71) on Omio.

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

  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Madrid with.

Direct services to Madrid 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 Madrid often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Zagreb and Madrid itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Madrid and any of these top destinations today!
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