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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Bucharest 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 6h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £408.
Distance: 809 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£70 Average Price Cheapest | £408 Average Price | £155 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Bucharest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Bucharest:
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average £408.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 54m.
Tickets start at around £70 compared to roughly £155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £86. The journey takes 20h 24m versus 11h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Bucharest from Zagreb by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Bucharest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bucharest are Sinaia, Brașov, Ploieşti, Târgovişte and Piteşti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bucharest on Omio.
Sinaia is a mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains, known for Peleș Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Royal heritage, pine forests and winter sports give it a refined yet outdoorsy character.
Brașov is known for its medieval Saxon centre, the Black Church and a setting beneath Tampa Mountain. It feels lively but relaxed, with cobbled streets, café culture and quick access to castles and mountain scenery.
Ploieşti is a southern Romanian city best known for its long ties to the oil industry. Its broad streets, practical atmosphere and specialised museums give it a distinctly historical and industrial character.
Piteşti is a southern Romanian city known for its automotive industry, especially its long association with Dacia. Broad streets, green spaces and the Argeş setting give it a practical, lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Bucharest:
A coach is £339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Bucharest costing on average £408.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Bucharest as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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