There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Croatia by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Zagreb (ZAG)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Split (SPU)
Train
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Take the train from Paris Est to München Hbf
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Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Zagreb
Night train
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Take the night train from Paris l'Est to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Zagreb
Paris to Croatia by train
The train journey time between Paris and Croatia is around 15h 42m and covers a distance of around 1407 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 16m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, TGV inOui, Transdev and others, the Paris to Croatia train service departs from Paris Est and arrives in Zagreb Glavni Kol.. Typically 13 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Croatia from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Croatia is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Croatia is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Croatia is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Croatia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 23 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Croatia is to bus which costs €60 - €80 and takes 20h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Croatia is to fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Paris and Croatia is 1164 km. The road distance is 1388.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Croatia without a car is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs €200 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Paris to Croatia, including transfers.
Paris to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Croatia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Croatia is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €340 and takes 15h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 20h 15m.

- Distance: 1164.1 km
- Duration: 5h 1m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Croatia?
Croatia Airlines, Air France and three other airlines fly from Magenta to Zagreb every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Magenta to Zagreb via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 15h 42m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.000 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.600 kn

- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 2.500 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 2.800 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 2.800 kn

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 2.500 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 5.000 kn

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 400 kn - 2.500 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 400 kn - 2.500 kn
Flights from Paris Orly to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 550 kn - 2.700 kn

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 3.500 kn
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 4.200 kn

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 370 kn - 2.800 kn

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 3.200 kn - 5.500 kn

- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Split via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 900 kn - 3.400 kn

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 3.300 kn

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 1.500 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 340 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 900 kn - 1.300 kn
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 900 kn - 1.100 kn
- 1st Class
- 1.000 kn - 1.300 kn

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 120 kn
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- Railjet

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 360 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kn - 390 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Paris l'Est to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 800 kn
- Website
- Nightjet

- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 430 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 470 kn - 600 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zagreb Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Paris to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Paris to Croatia train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Croatia is 1389 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Paris to Croatia.
Air France, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zagreb Airport.
Book your Paris to Croatia bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are three+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.