How to travel from Zagreb to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Zagreb and Tallinn is around 1,661km (1,032 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Zagreb to Tallinn by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tallinn → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Tallinn (TLL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€265($265)
LOT
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Warsaw and then to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Stockholm then take a ferry to Tallinn.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Gdanska then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Tallinn by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Zagreb and Tallinn is around 1,661km (1,032 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,623km (1,009 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Zagreb and Tallinn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Tallinn is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Tallinn (TLL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Tallinn. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to Tallinn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warsaw. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
GlobTourist and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Tallinn. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Tallinn. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Tallinn (TLL) - via Warsaw Chopin (WAW). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Tallinn. There is however a flight that goes via Warsaw Chopin (WAW). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Zagreb to Tallinn typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Tallinn (TLL).
The closest major airport to Tallinn is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Tallinn. The distance is around 2,033km (1,263 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Tallinn is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €265($265) | every 15 mins | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | €330($330) | every 4 hours | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | €180($180) | once a week | 1,996km (1,240 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 4h | €95($95) | once a week | 3,503km (2,177 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | €150($150) | once daily | 2,082km (1,294 miles) |
| Train to Wien Hbf, bus | 1 day 5h | €150($150) | once daily | 2,088km (1,297 miles) |
| Train to Wien Hbf, bus | 1 day 10h | €145($145) | once daily | 2,286km (1,421 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | €375($375) | on demand | 2,033km (1,263 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Tallinn
Airlines
LOT
Finnair
Air Baltic
Bus companies
GlobTourist
Pepeks Zagreb
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
Airports near Tallinn
The following major airports near Tallinn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Tallinn