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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Niš
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Niš among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $723.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $723 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Niš
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Niš, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Niš:
A bus is $665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Niš costing on average $723.
Other travel options to Niš take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 6h 13m 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 Niš
How to get from Zagreb to Niš by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Niš is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:00 PM 8h40 Zagreb 10:40 PM Niš Find prices1 transfer
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2:00 PM 8h40 Zagreb 10:40 PM Niš Find prices1 transfer
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2:00 PM 8h40 Zagreb 10:40 PM Niš Find prices1 transfer
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9:00 AM 8h55 Zagreb 5:55 PM Niš $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
4:45 PM 10h05 Zagreb 2:50 AM Niš $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
10:15 PM 10h45 Zagreb 9:00 AM Niš $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Niš:
A bus is $665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Niš costing on average $723.
Other travel options to Niš take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Niš 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 Nis Constantine the Great Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Niš, Autobuska Stanica (Ниш, Aутобуска Cтаница).
- Travel with Swiss to go to Niš by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Niš by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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