There are 6 ways to get from Austria to Croatia by plane, tram, bus, train, or car
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Fly, line 17 tram
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane VIE - ZAG
- Take the tram from Heinzelova-sjever to Trg bana J. Jelačićatram
3h 15m€76–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zagrebbus 885 / ...
6h 54m€33–49Bus via Maribor
- Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagrebbus
5h 39m€112–652Train, bus
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Graz Hbf to Maribortrain 575 / ...
- Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagrebbus
6h 37m€71–312Drive 330 km
- Drive from Vienna to Zagrebcar 330 km
4h 14m€56–80Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
7h 40m€88–124
Austria to Croatia by subway, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Croatia is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Croatia is to fly and line 17 tram which takes 3h 15m and costs €75 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zagreb via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Wien Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Austria and Croatia is 304 km. The road distance is 330 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Croatia without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €650.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Austria to Croatia, including transfers.
Austria to Croatia bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Croatia train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Croatia is to bus via Maribor which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Austria and Croatia?
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zagreb via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol. twice daily. Tickets cost €85–120 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–260
- Phone
- +385 1 3651 555
- javnost@zet.hr
- Website
- zet.hr
Tram from Heinzelova-sjever to Trg bana J. Jelačića
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- zet.hr
- Single fare, daytime (validity 90 minutes)
- €2
- Single fare, night time
- €2
- Single fare, daytime (validity 30 minutes)
- €1
- Single fare, daytime (validity 60 minutes)
- €1
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €69–430
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €69
- Private
- €345
Bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- GoOpti
- Private
- €130
- Shared
- €45–70
Bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- GoOpti
- Private
- €130
- Shared
- €45–70
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Croatia bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja station.
Austria to Croatia train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Croatia is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Austria to Croatia.
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