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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price | €83 Average price |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Zurich to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Zagreb
Travel to Zagreb 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 Zurich to Zagreb.

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Zagreb: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Zagreb from Zurich is by taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Zagreb:
A train is $22 (€20) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $49 (€44) from Zurich to Zagreb.
A train is $102 (€92) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $129 (€117) from Zurich to Zagreb.
The quickest way to travel to Zagreb from Zurich is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 15 h 5 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 13 h 28 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 367 miles (592 km) from Zurich to Zagreb.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Zagreb is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Zagreb:
- Buses most often depart from Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Zagreb at Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Flights from Zurich to Zagreb most often leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Zagreb at Zagreb Main Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Zagreb:
- FlixBus, Zelic Reisen or Student Agency can get you to Zagreb by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Zurich to Zagreb for $49 (€44) on Omio.
- Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or KLM Cityhopper can take you to Zagreb by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Serbia from Zurich to Zagreb for $129 (€117).
- EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB can take you to Zagreb by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for EuroNight from Zurich to Zagreb for $28 (€25).
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
- Direct train available with ÖBB 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zagreb as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Zagreb.
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