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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $291 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 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 | - 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 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).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
Train takes on average 13h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Zagreb
How to get from Zurich to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Zagreb is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 58635:20 PM1h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 58635:20 PM1h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU4658:05 PM1h20Zurich Airport9:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3461One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 193 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · R 77011:32 PM20h05Zurich HB9:37 AMZagreb Main Station$1471One-way4 transfers
RJX 161 · IR 515 · D 319+
ICE 1196:40 AM16h20Zurich HB11:00 PMZagreb Main Station$1761One-way3 transfers
RJX 167 · IR 611 · D 39+
R 770112:40 PM20h57Zurich HB9:37 AMZagreb Main Station$1771One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM15h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM14h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM16h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:45 AMZagreb, Bus Station$971One-way1 transfer
AF1193 · AF156010:35 AM4h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
KL1969+
KL19486:25 PM4h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
KL1946 · KL19692:25 PM8h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
Train takes on average 13h 56m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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