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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 $164.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $335 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $69 (€55).
A bus is $296 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $335 (€270).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Vienna
How to get from Zagreb to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 787:30 AM6h37Zagreb Main Station2:07 PMVienna Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
EC 787:30 AM6h37Zagreb Main Station2:07 PMVienna Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU4425:50 PM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport6:45 PMVienna International Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
Other options
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R 2008+
IR 572+
IC 53212:50 PM7h17Zagreb Main Station8:07 PMVienna Hbf$361One-way3 transfers
R 7702 · R 1604+
IR 872 · RJX 2548:38 PM12h29Zagreb Main Station9:07 AMVienna Hbf$361One-way3 transfers
R 7702+
IC 351+
RJX 6388:38 PM14h29Zagreb Main Station11:07 AMVienna Hbf$361One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM5h05Zagreb, Bus Station11:35 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM5h10Zagreb, Bus Station9:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM5h20Zagreb, Bus Station6:20 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$401One-way0 transfers
OU4408:10 AM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:05 AMVienna International Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
OS60411:25 AM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:20 PMVienna International Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
OU550011:25 AM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:20 PMVienna International Airport$4631One-way0 transfers
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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 $69 (€55).
A bus is $296 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average $335 (€270).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Vienna by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago.
- 0 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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