4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zagreb to Budapest
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zagreb to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Budapest will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 22 buses that leave Zagreb for Budapest every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus18:504h20Zagreb, Bus Station23:10Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£301One-way0 changes- FlixBus18:503h55Zagreb, Bus Station22:45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:253h55Zagreb, Bus Station20:20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:254h20Zagreb, Bus Station20:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus14:103h55Zagreb, Bus Station18:05Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£311One-way0 changes
- FlixBus11:053h55Zagreb, Bus Station15:00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£331One-way0 changes
- FlixBus14:103h55Zagreb, Bus Station18:05Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£311One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:503h55Zagreb, Bus Station22:45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:253h55Zagreb, Bus Station20:20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£301One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:053h55Zagreb, Bus Station21:00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zagreb to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 299 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £295 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zagreb to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Budapest coaches for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 6:10 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h10 | 11:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:10 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h40 | 10:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h50 | 13:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h16 | 12:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h30 | 14:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h45 | 14:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:05 Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h55 | 15:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:05 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 15:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 18:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h55 | 18:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h40 | 20:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:25 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:25 Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h55 | 20:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:05 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 21:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:05 Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h55 | 21:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:50 Zagreb, Bus Station | 3h55 | 22:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:50 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 23:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:05 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h15 | 0:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h16 | 5:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h51 | 4:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h51 | 5:50 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Budapest
Croatia
Hungary
Buses from Zagreb to Budapest run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 299 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 299 km |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus from Zagreb to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Budapest with FlixBus, Nomago, Infobus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Zagreb to Budapest: Journey Details
Buses from Zagreb to Budapest operate at least twice a week – usually on Fridays and Sundays. The distance between Zagreb and Budapest is approximately 345 kilometres. The bus usually leaves Zagreb at around 5:30 p.m. The journey tends to be direct, and takes about 5 hours – arriving in Budapest at approximately 10:30 p.m. The main bus operator for this route is OrangeWays. Fares tend to be cheaper on Fridays.
Taking the Bus from Zagreb
Buses from Zagreb to Budapest normally depart from Zagreb Autobusni Kolodvor bus terminal, which is located along Avenija Marina Držića. It is the largest bus station in Croatia, and is a major hub for local and international travel. Trams, including route number 6, provide services between the town centre and the station. For those arriving by rail, catch trams 2, 3 or 6 just outside Zagreb train station – the journey to the bus station takes approximately 10 minutes. There is a large car park in the northern area of the station, which is ideal for those arriving by private vehicle or taxi.
Getting into Budapest by Bus
Budapest is a vibrant city that is located on both sides of the Danube River. While here, visitors can go for a dip in one of the city’s natural thermal spas, savour aromatic coffee from a traditional coffee house, and visit sites of historical interest, such as the neo-Gothic Parliament building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Vajdahunyad Budapest. Buses from Zagreb to Budapest usually terminate at Budapest Nepliget Hst 5. This bus stop is situated opposite the Nepliget metro station (blue line M3), which is 10 minutes from the city centre. Bus number 254E and tram route 1 also provide onward travel to the centre.
FAQs: Zagreb to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Nomago
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Nomago
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Nomago
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Nomago
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Nomago
- Small pets allowed in carrier
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zagreb and Budapest
Most Zagreb to Budapest buses use the Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Zagreb station do buses to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor from Zagreb city centre
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor bus station facilities and services
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Zagreb, Autobusni Terminal Dubrava from Zagreb city centre
Which Budapest station do buses from Zagreb arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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