How to travel from Madrid to Zagreb

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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $109.

Distance: 1056 miles (1701 km)

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Bus

$261

Average price

$189

Average price

Cheapest

7h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 11m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

37h 42m

Average total duration

37h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5.1 - 10.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Iberia

Most popular airline

Union Ivkoni International

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from Madrid to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Air SerbiaJU573 · JU600
    6:45 PM12h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:35 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2051One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Air SerbiaJU573 · JU600
    6:45 PM12h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:35 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2051One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Croatia AirlinesOU373
    11:30 AM2h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:10 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $4021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM39h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    12:40 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    $2171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM36h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $2421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 PM40h20
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $2421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air SerbiaJU573 · JU604
    6:45 PM26h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4165+LufthansaLH1726
    7:00 AM5h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $4601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 267 · FR 2186
    9:15 AM13h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $4291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Zagreb

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 Madrid to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

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

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zagreb costing on average $109 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 35m.

The distance from Madrid to Zagreb is approximately 1056 miles (1701 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Zagreb is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines, Air France, Malta Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, LOT Polish Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Zagreb by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Zagreb:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.

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