How to get to Zagreb from Athens

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Compare coach and flight for Athens to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £89, while a flight costs an average of £374.

Distance: 1080 km

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£374

Average Price

£89

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Cheapest

£79

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6h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 27m

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2h 0m

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25h 45m

Average total duration

25h 15m

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30m

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15h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Zagreb is a coach with an average price of £89.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Zagreb:

A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Zagreb costing on average £374.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Athens and Zagreb including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 36m sooner (4h 27m by flight vs 15h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £374 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Athens to Zagreb

How to get to Zagreb from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Athens to Zagreb is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Croatia AirlinesOU301
    20:003h00
    Athens International Airport
    22:00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £1921One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU301
    20:003h00
    Athens International Airport
    22:00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £1921One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU301
    20:003h00
    Athens International Airport
    22:00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £1921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • KLMKL1956 · KL1969
    17:256h15
    Athens International Airport
    22:40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £2051One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1954 · KL1969
    13:3510h05
    Athens International Airport
    22:40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £2051One-way
    1 change
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1846 · TK1057
    22:0016h00
    Athens International Airport
    13:00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    £2051One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Athens to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Zagreb including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Zagreb is a coach with an average price of £89.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Zagreb:

A coach is £285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Zagreb costing on average £374.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 45m.

The Athens to Zagreb distance is approximately 1080 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Zagreb is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Zagreb as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zagreb by coach.
  • Travel with Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Pegasus, KLM, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Ryanair to go to Zagreb by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Athens to Zagreb:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Split, Budapest, Vienna, Dubrovnik. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Athens to Zagreb, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Zagreb, you can explore the serene Zagreb Botanical Garden, admire the vibrant street art scene, and enjoy cultural performances at the Croatian National Theatre. Take a leisurely walk or have a picnic in Maksimir Park and uncover the secrets of the Grič Tunnel. For sightseeing, visit the stunning Zagreb Cathedral, the unique Museum of Broken Relationships, and the iconic St. Mark's Church. Don't miss the bustling Dolac Market and the historic Lotrščak Tower for panoramic city views.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Zagreb is enough to explore major attractions like the historic Upper Town, museums, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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