The distance between Zagreb and Osijek is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zagreb to Osijek by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Osijek.
Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
+ 2 othersTake the train to Osijek.
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Osijek by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HRK 135 ($18) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 345 ($46).
The distance between Zagreb and Osijek is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Zagreb and Osijek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Osijek is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 345 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Osijek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HRK 135 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Osijek. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Osijek with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 50m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Osijek. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Osijek. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Osijek with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.
Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. and Slavonija Bus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Osijek. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Osijek. We recommend that you take the bus to Osijek. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Osijek is Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Osijek. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) and Split Airport (SPU) (SPU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Osijek. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Osijek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 150 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 50m | HRK 150($20) | twice daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | HRK 135($18) | twice daily | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | HRK 345($46) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
Slavonija Bus
The following major airports near Osijek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.