How to get to Athens from Zagreb

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Compare coach and flight for Zagreb to Athens

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £93, while a flight costs an average of £394.

Distance: 1080 km

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£93

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£394

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£327

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(fuel + tolls)

29h 26m

Average total duration

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4h 35m

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15h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Athens is a coach with an average price of £93.

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

A coach is £301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Athens costing on average £394.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zagreb and Athens 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 45m sooner (4h 35m by flight vs 15h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £394 compared to roughly £327 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 Zagreb to Athens

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Air SerbiaJU603 · JU536
    15:0511h15
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    3:20Athens International Airport
    £991One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Air SerbiaJU603 · JU536
    15:0511h15
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    3:20Athens International Airport
    £991One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU300
    15:153h05
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    19:20Athens International Airport
    £2021One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Air SerbiaJU601 · JU536
    8:1518h05
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    3:20Athens International Airport
    £991One-way
    1 change
  • Air SerbiaJU601 · JU532
    8:156h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    15:45Athens International Airport
    £1171One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1968 · KL1957
    17:107h05
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    1:15Athens International Airport
    £1601One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Zagreb to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Zagreb to Athens.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Athens is a coach with an average price of £93.

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

A coach is £301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Athens costing on average £394.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 26m.

The Zagreb to Athens distance is approximately 1080 km.
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Athens is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Athens 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 Zagreb to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
  • Travel with Pegasus, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, tarom, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair to go to Athens by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Zagreb to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.
A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.

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