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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Croatia by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane plane ATH - ZAG
    5h 45m
    €86–203

  2. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane ATH - VCE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Pula railway Stattionshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    €75–749

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagrebbus bus N1900 / ...
    21h 30m
    €95–145

  4. Drive  1,453.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Zagrebcar car 1,453.1 km
    14h 49m
    €279–403

  5. Fly to Split Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane ATH - SPU
    5h 20m
    €84–259

  6. Bus via Novi Sad

    1. Take the bus from Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidays to Novi Sad, Railway Station, Boulevard Jashe Tomiћa, 4bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    26h 30m
    €156–182

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    26h 51m
    €112–160

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the train from Osijek to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic / ...
    27h 15m
    €93–143

Athens to Croatia by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Croatia?

Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Zagreb via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Belgrade bus station in around 21h 30m.

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