How to travel from Zagreb to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $57 (€47).

A bus is $239 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $280 (€227).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 2m.

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

The distance from Zagreb to Vienna is approximately 166 miles (268 km).

The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Vienna is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Nomago to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Vienna by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago.
• 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).

Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.