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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zagreb to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $262 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
Train takes on average 15h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Zurich
How to get from Zagreb to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM16h40Zagreb, Bus Station9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$921One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM16h40Zagreb, Bus Station9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$921One-way2 transfers
Fastest
OU46011:40 AM1h20Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:00 PMZurich Airport$2951One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 968:40 AM13h48Zagreb Main Station10:28 PMZurich HB$1241One-way2 transfers
R 7700 · 314 · RJ 112 · ECE 9410:34 AM13h54Zagreb Main Station12:28 AMZurich HB$1241One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM18h10Zagreb, Bus Station12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h00Zagreb, Bus Station3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1291One-way1 transfer
FR 58623:50 PM1h30Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1901One-way0 transfers
AF1161 · AF119212:30 PM21h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2321One-way1 transfer
AF1392 · AF116112:30 PM25h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Zurich:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
Train takes on average 15h 26m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni.
- 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair.
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