How to travel from Zagreb to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €132.

Distance: 268 km

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€32

Average price

Cheapest

€55

Average price

€270

Average price

6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 11m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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Croatia Airlines

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from Zagreb to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM5h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM5h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500
    11:25 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    4081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB210 · IR 572+ÖBB | InterCityIC 532+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2008
    12:50 PM7h32
    Zagreb Main Station
    8:22 PMVienna Hbf
    291One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB210+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2008+ÖBBIR 572+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 557
    12:50 PM8h07
    Zagreb Main Station
    8:57 PMVienna Airport
    381One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBB210 · IR 770+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 757+ÖBB | S-BahnS 20
    12:50 PM9h07
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:57 PMVienna Airport
    381One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 PM6h20
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    10:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM5h40
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    2:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 AM5h20
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    7:05 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2977 · EW2758
    12:25 PM7h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    8:15 PMVienna International Airport
    3501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU440
    8:10 AM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    9:05 AMVienna International Airport
    4911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU442
    5:50 PM0h55
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    6:45 PMVienna International Airport
    4911One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average €55.

A bus is €238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

Train takes on average 7h 56m.

The Zagreb to Vienna distance is approximately 268 km.
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Vienna is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Vienna 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 Zagreb to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Nomago to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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