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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Athens is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Athens. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Athens via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Athens?

The distance between Zagreb and Athens is 1132 km. The road distance is 1457.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Zagreb to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Athens bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Zagreb to Athens?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Zagreb to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zagreb and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Zagreb. It is currently 10:22 AM in Zagreb and 11:22 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Athens is 1457 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Zagreb to Athens.

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

Book your Zagreb to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6050+ hotels available in Athens.

Zagreb to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Zagreb to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZAG - ATH
5h 30m
€70–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Belgrade bus stationbus 1900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
22h 30m
€88–141
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Vinkovcitrain Re
2. Take the train from Karavukovo to Novi Sadtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
25h 21m
€149–245
Drive 1,457.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Athenscar 1,457.3 km
14h 46m
€264–381
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LJU - ATH
7h 7m
€121–700
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad - Siamos Tours to Athensbus
27h 50m
€110–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Slavonski Brodtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Athensbus
28h 51m
€129–193

Zagreb to Athens by bus

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22h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,132.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Athens via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 22h 30m.

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