There are 8 ways to get from Zwickau to Croatia by bus, train, car, plane 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.
Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz
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Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Zagreb
Cheapest
Train to Leipzig, fly to Split
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Split (SPU)
Train via Munich
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf 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.
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau-Poelbitz to Dresden Hbf
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Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kapfenberg
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Take the train from Kapfenberg to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Zagreb
Train to Leipzig, fly to Zagreb
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Zagreb (ZAG)
Train to Dresden, fly to Zagreb
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Zagreb (ZAG)
Train, bus, shuttle
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Take the train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
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Take a shuttle bus from Praha to Zagreb
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from Germany
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 Germany.
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
- Regional restriction measures in place
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 Germany from Croatia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 13h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Zwickau Main Train Station and arriving at Zagreb via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Zwickau and Croatia is 665 km. The road distance is 815.8 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 13h 35m to get from Zwickau to Croatia, including transfers.
Zwickau to Croatia bus services, operated by EuroClub, depart from Zwickau Main Train Station.
Zwickau to Croatia train services, operated by Transdev, depart from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs and takes 14h 27m.
- Distance: 664.7 km
- Duration: 13h 35m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Croatia?
You can take a bus from Zwickau to Zagreb via Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and Nürnberg Hbf in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zwickau to Zagreb via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 3.100 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich, Split
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 2.700 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 2.800 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 2.900 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 3.000 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 3.100 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.800 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 3.100 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 3.100 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 3.100 kn
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 3.300 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 4.000 kn
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 500 kn - 6.000 kn
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 480 kn - 2.100 kn
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Leipzig to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 1.200 kn
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Zwickau-Poelbitz to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 190 kn - 280 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 290 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
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 Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 340 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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 Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 170 kn - 260 kn
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Dresden Hbf to Kapfenberg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 1.000 kn
- Website
- Railjet
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 200 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 120 kn
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 360 kn - 500 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Kapfenberg to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 300 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- 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
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
- +38(066)-281-80-41
- euroclubbus@gmail.com
- Website
- eclub.kiev.ua
Bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 260 kn
- Website
- EuroClub
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 Nürnberg Hbf to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 250 kn - 310 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 90 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 043 277 100
- Website
- cazmatrans.hr
Bus from Nürnberg to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 400 kn
- Website
- Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 35 kn - 55 kn
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Praha to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 370 kn - 1.100 kn
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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There is no direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Zagreb Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Zwickau to Croatia train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Croatia is 816 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Zwickau to Croatia.
Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Zagreb Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.