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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 Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 33m Average total duration 37h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.1 - 10.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Zagreb to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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