How to travel from Zagreb to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $161.

Distance: 166 miles (268 km)

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Driving

$39

Average price

Cheapest

$67

Average price

$329

Average price

$115

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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30m

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8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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30m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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4h 31m

Average total duration

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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Croatia Airlines

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $291 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $329 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

Train takes on average 7h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zagreb and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zagreb to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Zagreb to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 432+ÖBBD 314 · RJX 52
    10:34 AM8h33
    Zagreb Main Station
    7:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $471One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 432+ÖBBD 314 · RJX 52
    10:34 AM8h33
    Zagreb Main Station
    7:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $471One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500
    11:25 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB1472 · IR 770 · RJX 132+ÖBB | S-BahnS 20
    2:13 PM6h54
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $931One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 78
    7:06 AM7h01
    Zagreb Main Station
    2:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB1472 · IR 770 · RJX 132+ÖBB | S-BahnS 20
    2:13 PM7h28
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:41 PMVienna Airport
    $931One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM5h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM5h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    11:35 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM5h10
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    9:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU440
    8:10 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    9:05 AMVienna International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU442
    5:50 PM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    6:45 PMVienna International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS604
    11:25 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3661One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Zagreb to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Zagreb to Vienna there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 87,45% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Zagreb to Vienna. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
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 $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $291 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $329 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

Train takes on average 7h 56m.

The distance from Zagreb to Vienna is approximately 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Vienna is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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 ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago.
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.
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