How to travel from Zagreb to Varazdin, Croatia

The distance between Zagreb and Varazdin is around 83km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 58min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zagreb to Varazdin by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Varazdin Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 60($8)
Operated by

Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.

+ 4 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Varazdin.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 68($9)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Varaždin.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,275($170)
Operated by

Taxi3430

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Varaždin.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Varazdin

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Varazdin by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 60 ($8) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,275 ($170).

The distance between Zagreb and Varazdin is around 83km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Zagreb and Varazdin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Varazdin is to take a taxi which takes around 58min and will set you back approx HRK 1,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Varazdin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 60 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Varazdin. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Varazdin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 45m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Varazdin. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Varazdin. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Varazdin with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1h 15m.

Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. run regular bus services between Zagreb and Varazdin. Buses run once a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to Varazdin. We recommend that you take the bus to Varazdin Central Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Varazdin is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Varazdin. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Osijek Airport (OSI) (OSI) 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 Varazdin. The distance is around 84km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Varazdin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 60 ($8).

How do I get from Zagreb to Varazdin

Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Varazdin

Transport options from Zagreb to Varazdin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
HRK 60($8)
every 4 hours83km (52 miles)
Train
2h 45m
HRK 68($9)
every 2 hours103km (64 miles)
Taxi
58min
HRK 1,275($170)
on demand84km (52 miles)
Drive
58min
HRK 83($11)
on demand84km (52 miles)

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Airports near Varazdin

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

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Varazdin
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (115 miles) from Varazdin
OSI
Osijek Airport (OSI)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Varazdin