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There are 6 ways to get from Zagreb to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ZAG - OTP
    4h 59m
    $67–223

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus bus
    13h 28m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest-Kelenföldbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    19h 38m
    $204–330

  4. Drive  983.4 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Bucharestcar car 983.4 km
    11h 5m
    $187–270

  5. Train via Székesfehérvár

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Szekesfehervartrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Szekesfehervar to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    22h 7m
    $201–311

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain train Ic
    23h 47m
    $72–87

Zagreb to Bucharest by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Bucharest, Romania?

Air China, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Bucharest via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 13h 28m.

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