How to get to Zagreb from Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Zagreb including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Zagreb is a coach with an average price of £32.

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

A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zagreb costing on average £74.

A coach is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zagreb costing on average £352.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 46m.

Train takes on average 10h 11m.

The Budapest to Zagreb distance is approximately 299 km.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Zagreb is:

• Around 29 flights per day.
• Around 15 coaches per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Zagreb:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
• Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Zagreb by flight.
• Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Zagreb by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Zagreb:

• 13 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Split, Vienna, Dubrovnik, Zadar. 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 Budapest to Zagreb, you can choose from several travel options including train, 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.