How to travel from Zagreb to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Zagreb and London is around 1,384km (860 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Zagreb to London by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then Paris Est and then to London St Pancras Intl.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to London.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and London

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to London by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($220).

The distance between Zagreb and London is around 1,384km (860 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,338km (831 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Zagreb and London by plane.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to London is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £190 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and London. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stuttgart Hbf, Paris Est and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar run train services between Zagreb and London. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 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 London. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Zagreb and London. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and London. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Serbia, KLM and Ryanair fly between Zagreb and London. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Zagreb to London typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Zagreb to London. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to London is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £190 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and London

Transport options from Zagreb to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
£190($220)
every 20 mins1,408km (875 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY)3h 40m
£310($365)
every 15 mins1,384km (860 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN)3h 45m
£105($125)
hourly1,417km (880 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
£285($340)
every 15 mins1,802km (1,120 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 30m
£450($535)
once daily1,858km (1,154 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf17h 45m
£420($500)
once daily1,756km (1,091 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
£88($105)
once daily1,922km (1,194 miles)
Bus via München1 day 9h
£80($95)
once a week2,031km (1,262 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 40m
£330($390)
every 2 hours1,646km (1,023 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London