How to travel from Zurich to Zagreb

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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 bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 368 miles (593 km)

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Bus
Driving

$166

Average price

$291

Average price

$97

Average price

Cheapest

$192

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

14h 26m

Average total duration

13h 56m

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30m

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5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 44m

Average total duration

13h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 23m

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

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CO2 emissions

EuroNight

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Croatia Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $97 (€79).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Zagreb costing on average $166 (€135).

A bus is $194 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zagreb costing on average $291 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

Train takes on average 13h 56m.

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

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from Zurich to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 5863
    5:20 PM1h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 5863
    5:20 PM1h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU465
    8:05 PM1h20
    Zurich Airport
    9:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $3461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 193 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · R 7701
    1:32 PM20h05
    Zurich HB
    9:37 AMZagreb Main Station
    $1471One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 161 · IR 515 · D 319+ÖBB | ICEICE 119
    6:40 AM16h20
    Zurich HB
    11:00 PMZagreb Main Station
    $1761One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 167 · IR 611 · D 39+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 7701
    12:40 PM20h57
    Zurich HB
    9:37 AMZagreb Main Station
    $1771One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM15h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $911One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM14h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    6:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM16h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    3:45 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1193 · AF1560
    10:35 AM4h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    3:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $3121One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1969+German AirwaysKL1948
    6:25 PM4h15
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $3151One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1946 · KL1969
    2:25 PM8h15
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $3151One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $97 (€79).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Zagreb costing on average $166 (€135).

A bus is $194 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zagreb costing on average $291 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

Train takes on average 13h 56m.

The distance from Zurich to Zagreb is approximately 368 miles (593 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Zagreb is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autotrans by Arriva, Zelic Reisen to go to Zagreb by bus.
  • Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zagreb by train.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Zagreb by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Zelic Reisen, Union Ivkoni, Zelic Reisen.
  • 1 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
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