There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Zagreb by plane, shuttle, bus, night bus, train, 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 option
Fly to Zagreb • 2h 48m
614 kn - 2.619 kn
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h
140 kn - 180 kn
4 alternative options
Fly to Graz, shuttle • 5h 10m
664 kn - 3.784 kn
Night bus • 6h 22m
158 kn - 198 kn
Train, night train • 7h 28m
538 kn - 775 kn
Drive • 3h 44m
310 kn - 450 kn
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The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zagreb is to bus which costs 19€ - 24€ and takes 5h.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Zagreb is to fly which costs 80€ - 350€ and takes 2h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Vienna and Zagreb is 268 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Zagreb without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs 19€ - 24€.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Vienna to Zagreb, including transfers.
Vienna to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Zagreb train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Zagreb is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs 80€ - 350€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 24€ and takes 5h.
- Distance: 267.9 km
- Duration: 2h 48m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Zagreb, Croatia?
Croatia Airlines and Austrian Airlines fly from Vienna to Zagreb 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Zagreb 5 times a day. Tickets cost 140 kn - 180 kn and the journey takes 5h. Croatia Bus International also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 900 kn - 2.800 kn
Flights from Vienna to Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 340 kn - 1.500 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 900 kn - 2.800 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 Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 370 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Night train from Graz Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
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 Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 340 kn
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Graz Airport to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 2.200 kn
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- 240 kn - 290 kn
- Private
- 1.000 kn - 2.200 kn
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
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Zagreb Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Vienna to Zagreb bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Vienna to Zagreb train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Zagreb is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Vienna to Zagreb.
Croatia Airlines and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Vienna Airport to Zagreb Airport.
Book your Vienna to Zagreb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2077+ hotels available in Zagreb. 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€.