How to travel from Hamburg to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Hamburg and Zagreb is around 1,201km (746 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Zagreb by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,775($370)
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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,950($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 565($75)
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,280km (795 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Zagreb by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 565 ($75) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 2,775 ($370).

The distance between Hamburg and Zagreb is around 1,201km (746 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 961km (597 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Hamburg and Zagreb by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Zagreb is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 2,775 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Zagreb. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Urlaubs-Express and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 50m, 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 Hamburg and Zagreb. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Hamburg and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,280km (795 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Zagreb is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around HRK 2,775 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Zagreb

Transport options from Hamburg to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 60m
HRK 2,775($370)
hourly1,201km (746 miles)
Train + 2 similar
13h 50m
HRK 1,950($260)
once daily1,331km (827 miles)
Train via Villach Hbf17h 40m
HRK 1,165($155)
once a week1,329km (826 miles)
Train via Wien Meidling19hrs
HRK 1,240($165)
once daily1,532km (952 miles)
Bus
20h 20m
HRK 565($75)
once daily1,427km (887 miles)
Drive
11hrs
HRK 1,585($210)
on demand1,280km (795 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