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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 €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 268 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €239 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Vienna
How to get from Zagreb to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:35 AM5h40Zagreb, Bus Station2:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:35 AM5h40Zagreb, Bus Station2:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU550011:25 AM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:20 PMVienna International Airport€2211One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 432 · R 2004+
IR 774 · RJX 13410:34 AM6h33Zagreb Main Station5:07 PMVienna Hbf€841One-way3 transfers
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R 2902+
IR 670+
IC 5385:11 AM6h56Zagreb Main Station12:07 PMVienna Hbf€841One-way3 transfers
EC 787:06 AM7h01Zagreb Main Station2:07 PMVienna Hbf€841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM5h00Zagreb, Bus Station11:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM5h10Zagreb, Bus Station3:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM5h30Zagreb, Bus Station4:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€381One-way0 transfers
OS60411:25 AM0h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:20 PMVienna International Airport€2551One-way0 transfers
OU664 · OU551810:45 PM9h40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:25 AMVienna International Airport€4061One-way1 transfer
OU6668 · OU55185:40 PM14h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:25 AMVienna International Airport€4061One-way1 transfer
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Vienna:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average €50.
A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Vienna costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nomago to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nomago.
- 4 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
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