There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Croatia by plane, bus, train, night bus 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 option
Fly to Zadar • 3h 40m
504 kn - 2.184 kn
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 58m
140 kn - 180 kn
5 alternative options
Fly to Split • 4h 24m
539 kn - 1.934 kn
Fly to Zagreb, line 268 bus • 2h 40m
609 kn - 1.820 kn
Train • 6h 35m
550 kn - 800 kn
Night bus • 6h 22m
158 kn - 198 kn
Drive • 3h 44m
280 kn - 410 kn
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Austria
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
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- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
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Rules to follow in Croatia
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Austria
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Croatia from Austria.
Explore options for future travelDomestic 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 Austria from Croatia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 10 Jan 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Croatia is to bus which costs 19€ - 24€ and takes 5h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Croatia is to fly and line 268 bus which costs 80€ - 250€ and takes 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wien Erdberg and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol.. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Vienna and Croatia is 298 km. The road distance is 370.2 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs 19€ - 24€.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Vienna to Croatia, including transfers.
Vienna to Croatia bus services, operated by Croatia Bus International, depart from Wien Erdberg station.
Vienna to Croatia train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Croatia is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs 65€ - 290€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 24€ and takes 5h 58m, you could also train, which costs 75€ - 110€ and takes 6h 35m.
- Distance: 298.1 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Croatia?
Austrian Airlines and Ryanair fly from Vienna to Zadar once daily. Alternatively, Croatia Bus International operates a bus from Wien Erdberg to Zagreb every 4 hours. Tickets cost 190 kn - 270 kn and the journey takes 5h 58m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 1.400 kn
Flights from Vienna to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 3.100 kn
Flights from Vienna to Split via Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 1.300 kn - 3.400 kn
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.000 kn
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 1.400 kn
Flights from Vienna to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 3.100 kn
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.000 kn
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 3.500 kn
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 Wien Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kn - 800 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 072 500 400
- javnost@zet.hr
- Website
- zet.hr
Bus from Ulica Rudolfa Fizira to Velika Gorica
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4 kn - 15 kn
- Website
- ZET
- Single fare, daytime (validity 90 minutes)
- 10 kn
- Single fare, night time
- 15 kn
- Single fare, daytime (validity 30 minutes)
- 4 kn
- Single fare, daytime (validity 60 minutes)
- 7 kn
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Wien Erdberg to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 270 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Vienna to Croatia bus services, operated by Croatia Bus International, arrive at Zagreb station.
Vienna to Croatia train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Croatia is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Vienna to Croatia.
Austrian Airlines and Ryanair offer flights from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport.
Book your Vienna to Croatia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are four+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to line 9011 train which takes 16 min and costs 12€.