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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 an average ticket price of CHF 79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 79, while a flight costs an average of CHF 514.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 82 Average price | CHF 514 Average price | CHF 79 Average price Cheapest | CHF 239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average CHF 82.
A bus is CHF 436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average CHF 514.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 26m.
Train takes on average 14h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF 82 compared to roughly CHF 239 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 157. The journey takes 14h 15m versus 9h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus2:10 AM16h35Zagreb, Bus Station6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM16h35Zagreb, Bus Station6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 58624:00 PM1h30Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF 1961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM18h10Zagreb, Bus Station12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM16h15Zagreb, Bus Station3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 991One-way1 transfer
KL1964 · KL19456:00 AM7h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF 2731One-way1 transfer- KL1964 · KL19476:00 AM11h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF 2731One-way1 transfer
- KL1964 · KL19496:00 AM15h50Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse FreiburgCHF 2731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Zurich:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average CHF 82.
A bus is CHF 436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average CHF 514.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 26m.
Train takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Smartwings, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines.
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