How to travel from Nice to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Nice and Zagreb is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Zagreb by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,255($165)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 9 others
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 525($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 430($57)

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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Nice to Zagreb by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 315 ($42) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,255 ($165).

The distance between Nice and Zagreb is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nice and Zagreb by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Zagreb is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,255 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 315 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Zagreb. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Trenitalia and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Nice and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 20m, 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 Nice and Zagreb. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nice and Zagreb. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Zagreb. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Zagreb (ZAG) - via Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Nice to Zagreb. There is however a flight that goes via Zurich (ZRH). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Zagreb typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Zagreb (ZAG).

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 Nice and Zagreb. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Zagreb is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 1,255 ($165).

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Transport options from Nice to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
HRK 1,255($165)
every 30 mins1,058km (658 miles)
Train
14h 20m
HRK 525($70)
once daily1,026km (638 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 45m
HRK 430($57)
5 times a week1,055km (655 miles)
Bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station16h 25m
HRK 315($42)
once daily1,009km (627 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
HRK 1,260($170)
on demand933km (580 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