How to travel from Zagreb to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Zagreb and Stockholm is around 1,729km (1,074 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Zagreb to Stockholm 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 Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,065($380)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

+ 12 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Schwarzach-St.Veit then Malmö Centralstation and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,715($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce a week
Operated by

Pepeks Zagreb

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car
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Distance2,377km (1,477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Stockholm by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 4,065 ($380).

The distance between Zagreb and Stockholm is around 1,729km (1,074 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,509km (938 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Zagreb and Stockholm by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Stockholm is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 4,065 ($380).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwarzach-St.Veit and Malmö Centralstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Snälltåget and Swedish Railways run train services between Zagreb and Stockholm. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1 day 10h.

Pepeks Zagreb, Globtour and Biss-Tours run regular bus services between Zagreb and Stockholm. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Stockholm. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Stockholm (ARN) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Stockholm. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Stockholm typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN).

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,377km (1,477 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Stockholm is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 4,065 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Stockholm

Transport options from Zagreb to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
SEK 4,065($380)
every 15 mins1,729km (1,074 miles)
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA)5h 10m
SEK 5,895($555)
hourly2,323km (1,443 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
SEK 1,715($160)
once a week2,428km (1,509 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 10h
once a week2,414km (1,500 miles)
Bus via Gradiska Central Bus Station1 day 13h
SEK 1,925($180)
twice a week2,542km (1,579 miles)
Drive
21h 55m
SEK 4,735($445)
on demand2,377km (1,477 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm