How to get to Athens from Zagreb

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 £87.

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

A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Athens costing on average £358.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 24m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 46m.

The Zagreb to Athens distance is approximately 1080 km.

The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Athens is:

• Around 57 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 Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Serbia, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Croatia Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Pegasus, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, tarom, CitizenPlane, Malta Air to go to Athens by flight.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.

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.