How to travel from Budapest to Zagreb

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €133.

Distance: 299 km

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Train
Flight

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

€309

Average price

6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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30m

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5h 29m

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Fastest

2h 29m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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FlixBus

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ÖBB | InterCity

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Austrian Airlines

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from Budapest to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:25AM3h55
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
12:20PMZagreb, Bus Station
341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:20PM4h40
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
08:00PMZagreb, Bus Station
281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1683+Croatia AirlinesLH5988
07:55AM3h45
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
11:40AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
5131One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h20
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:20PMZagreb, Bus Station
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM5h00
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
08:00PMZagreb, Bus Station
281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM4h20
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
10:15PMZagreb, Bus Station
301One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO534 · LO613
09:45AM7h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:20PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
2651One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1683 · LH1726
07:55AM4h55
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
12:50PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
3981One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO536 · LO613
12:55PM4h25
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:20PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
4711One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zagreb costing on average €48.

A bus is €113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zagreb costing on average €133.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 59m.

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The Budapest to Zagreb distance is approximately 299 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Zagreb is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest 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 Budapest to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, Tasman Australia Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Zagreb by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Rijeka, Munich, Vienna. 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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