How to travel from Zagreb to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Zagreb and Berlin is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Berlin by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €430($435)
Operated byAustrian Airlines+ 10 others
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf then Halle(Saale)Hbf and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Berlin.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,058km (658 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Berlin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($435).

The distance between Zagreb and Berlin is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Zagreb and Berlin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Berlin is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €430 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Berlin. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Muenchen Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Railjet run train services between Zagreb and Berlin. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Berlin. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 14h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Berlin. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Berlin. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Berlin. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Berlin typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Berlin. The distance is around 1,058km (658 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Berlin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €430 ($435).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Berlin

Transport options from Zagreb to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
€430($435)
every 15 mins842km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 30m
€185($185)
once daily1,185km (736 miles)
Train via Graz Hbf15h 30m
€175($175)
once daily1,219km (757 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€55($55)
5 times a day1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€175($175)
on demand1,058km (658 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin