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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $408.

Distance: 166 miles (268 km)

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Driving

$39

Average price

Cheapest

$74

Average price

$408

Average price

$113

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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30m

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7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

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4h 12m

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2h 12m

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2h 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 | Railjet

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Croatia Airlines

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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 (€33).

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

A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $74 (€63).

A bus is $370 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $408 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 54m.

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

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.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€63). The journey takes 5h 24m versus 4h 31m 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.

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from Zagreb to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ÖBB210 · IR 572+ÖBB | InterCityIC 532+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2008
    12:50 PM7h17
    Zagreb Main Station
    8:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $341One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB210 · IR 572+ÖBB | InterCityIC 532+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2008
    12:50 PM7h17
    Zagreb Main Station
    8:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $341One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU440
    8:10 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    9:05 AMVienna International Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 78
    7:06 AM7h01
    Zagreb Main Station
    2:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB210+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 70+ÖBBRJX 132
    12:50 PM9h17
    Zagreb Main Station
    10:07 PMVienna Hbf
    $371One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB210+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 70
    12:50 PM9h46
    Zagreb Main Station
    10:36 PMVienna Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM5h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM5h00
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    11:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM5h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    5:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500
    11:25 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3071One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS604
    11:25 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    $3131One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2977 · EW2756
    12:00 PM3h25
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    3:25 PMVienna International Airport
    $3331One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Zagreb to Vienna. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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 (€33).

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

A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $74 (€63).

A bus is $370 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $408 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 54m.

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from Zagreb to Vienna is approximately 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Vienna is:
  • Around 17 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 FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet 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, GoOpti.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. 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.
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