How to travel from Paris to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Paris and Zagreb is around 1,162km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Paris to Zagreb 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,935($260)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others
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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,100($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 565($75)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,389km (863 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Paris to Zagreb by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 565 ($75) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,935 ($260).

The distance between Paris and Zagreb is around 1,162km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,082km (672 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Paris and Zagreb by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Zagreb is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HRK 1,935 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 565 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Zagreb. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stuttgart Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Paris and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 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 Paris and Zagreb. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 20h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Zagreb. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Zagreb. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Zagreb (ZAG) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Paris to Zagreb. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Paris to Zagreb typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Paris and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,389km (863 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Zagreb is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around HRK 1,935 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Zagreb

Transport options from Paris to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
HRK 1,935($260)
every 30 mins1,162km (722 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 20m
HRK 2,100($280)
once daily1,403km (872 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf18h 20m
HRK 1,090($145)
4 times a week1,397km (868 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 15m
HRK 565($75)
once daily1,415km (879 miles)
Bus via Venice22h 55m
HRK 630($84)
once daily1,598km (993 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
HRK 1,870($250)
on demand1,389km (863 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