How to travel from Prague to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Prague and Zagreb is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prague to Zagreb 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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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 300($40)
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Train

Take the train to Vienna Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 550($73)
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Prague to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 300 ($40) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 865 ($115).

The distance between Prague and Zagreb is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Prague and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx HRK 865 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 300 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Zagreb. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vienna Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

RegioJet, Czech Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Prague and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 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 Prague and Zagreb. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Zagreb. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 9h 25m.

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Prague and Zagreb. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 300 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Zagreb

Transport options from Prague to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 25m
HRK 300($40)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Train
10h 30m
HRK 550($73)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Drive
7hrs
HRK 865($115)
on demand647km (402 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

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

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb