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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £361.
Distance: 876 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£361 Average Price | £87 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 17m Average total duration 13h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 36m Average total duration 17h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Zagreb:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zagreb costing on average £87.
A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Zagreb costing on average £361.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 17m.
Coach takes on average 17h 36m.
You'll arrive about 8h 56m sooner (2h 16m by flight vs 11h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £361 compared to roughly £56 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.
How to get to Zagreb from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Zagreb is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Zagreb are Varaždin, Karlovac and Samobor. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zagreb on Omio.
Varaždin is known for its baroque old town, elegant squares and long cultural tradition. The compact centre, shaped by palaces, churches and Varaždin Castle, has a distinctly Central European feel.
Karlovac is known for its star-shaped old town and the four rivers that frame the city. It has a calm, green character, with parks, riverside walks and a mix of military history, brewing heritage and easy summer swimming.
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 Cologne to Zagreb.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Zagreb:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zagreb costing on average £87.
A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Zagreb costing on average £361.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 17m.
Coach takes on average 17h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Zagreb as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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