There are 8 ways to get from Zwickau to Croatia by bus, train, night 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.
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Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
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Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zagreb
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof 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, night train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
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Take the night train from Muenchen Ost 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 to Prague, fly to Split
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Split (SPU)
Bus, shuttle
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Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Prague
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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 unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Germany.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Croatia is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Croatia is recommended.
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, returning to Germany from Croatia is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 14h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Zagreb via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
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 14h 15m and costs €45 - €60.
It takes approximately 14h 15m to get from Zwickau to Croatia, including transfers.
Zwickau to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.
Zwickau to Croatia train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Croatia is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs €45 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 15h 31m.

- Distance: 664.7 km
- Duration: 14h 15m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Croatia?
You can take a bus from Zwickau to Zagreb via Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zwickau to Zagreb via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 15h 31m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.300 kn - 3.900 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.600 kn - 4.500 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.600 kn - 4.500 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Leipzig to Zagreb via Munich, Split
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 3.000 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 2.800 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 900 kn - 3.500 kn
Flights from Dresden to Zagreb via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 3.200 kn
Flights from Prague to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 4.000 kn

- Website
- smartwings.com
Flights from Prague to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 1.500 kn

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 4.900 kn

- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Hof Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 340 kn
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 100 kn - 120 kn
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- 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
- ÖBB Intercity

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 Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 200 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- Railjet

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 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Night train from Muenchen Ost to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 330 kn
- Website
- Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
- Book at
- Croatia Rail Pass

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 Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 85 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 360 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 140 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 35 kn - 50 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 15m and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Zwickau to Croatia train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), 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.
Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Zagreb Airport.
Book your Zwickau to Croatia bus tickets online with FlixBus.