How to travel from Zagreb to Zurich

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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 $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 $95, while a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 368 miles (593 km)

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$108

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$122

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$95

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$297

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(fuel + tolls)

15h 54m

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15h 24m

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4h 24m

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13h 48m

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9h 29m

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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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 Zurich is a bus with an average price of $95.

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

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $108.

A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $122.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

Train takes on average 15h 54m.

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

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from Zagreb to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM16h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM16h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU464
    5:50 PM1h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    7:20 PMZurich Airport
    $2951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM18h10
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 5862
    3:50 PM1h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    5:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU660 · OU4466
    11:20 AM3h35
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    2:55 PMZurich Airport
    $3561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU656 · OU462
    10:05 PM15h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    2:00 PMZurich Airport
    $3591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $95.

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

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $108.

A bus is $27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $122.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

Train takes on average 15h 54m.

The distance from Zagreb to Zurich is approximately 368 miles (593 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Zurich is:
  • Around 43 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Zurich:
  • 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Cityjet, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.
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