The distance between Berlin and Zagreb is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin 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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Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..
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Take the bus to Zagreb.
There are several options for getting from Berlin to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 415 ($55) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,335 ($180).
The distance between Berlin and Zagreb is around 1,060km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)
It takes around 14h 25m to get from Berlin and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx HRK 1,335 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 415 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Zagreb. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Zagreb. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 14h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Zagreb. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Zagreb. instead which will take 14h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 25m and will usually cost around HRK 415 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 55m | HRK 1,765($235) | once daily | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Train via Graz Hbf | 18h 55m | HRK 1,090($145) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | HRK 415($55) | 5 times a day | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | HRK 1,335($180) | on demand | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Croatia Airlines
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.