What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Zagreb?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zagreb is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Zagreb?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zagreb is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zagreb?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zagreb?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Zuerich Hb, Schwarzach-St.Veit and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Zagreb?

The distance between Basel and Zagreb is 704 km. The road distance is 861.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Zagreb without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Zagreb without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Zagreb?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Zagreb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zagreb bus from?

Basel to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zagreb train from?

Basel to Zagreb train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Zagreb?

The best way to get from Basel to Zagreb is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 15h 10m, you could also train, which costs €200 - €650 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Zagreb bus arrive?

Basel to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Basel to Zagreb train arrive?

Basel to Zagreb train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zagreb?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zagreb is 861 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Basel to Zagreb.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Zagreb?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Zagreb?

Book your Basel to Zagreb bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zagreb?

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Basel to Zagreb - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Zagreb by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BSL - ZAG
4h 36m
€39–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zagrebbus N887
15h 10m
€35–55
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ec
3. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
15h 45m
€200–614
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
16h 3m
€282–499
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
5h 31m
€111–280
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Zagrebshuttle
7h 12m
€145–528
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Zagrebbus
15h 43m
€166–183
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Zagrebcar
9h 9m
€190–252
Drive 861.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zagrebcar 861.4 km
10h
€147–212

Basel to Zagreb by bus

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15h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zagreb, Croatia?

Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, and Croatia Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Zagreb 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 15h 10m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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