The distance between Athens and Zagreb is around 1,131km (703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens 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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Fly from Athens (ATH) to Zagreb (ZAG).
Aegean Airlines
+ 5 othersTake the bus to Belgrade and then to Zagreb.
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Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Niš and then to Zagreb.
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Zagreb by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around HRK 570 ($76) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,620 ($215).
The distance between Athens and Zagreb is around 1,131km (703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Athens and Zagreb by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Zagreb is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx HRK 1,620 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 570 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Zagreb. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Zagreb (ZAG). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Zagreb. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belgrade. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.
Siamos Tours, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Union Ivkoni, Valeross, Citylines and Yubim run regular bus services between Athens and Zagreb. Buses run twice a week and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Athens and Zagreb. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Zagreb (ZAG). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Zagreb with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines and Ryanair fly between Athens and Zagreb. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Zagreb (ZAG). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Athens to Zagreb typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,479km (919 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Zagreb is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around HRK 1,620 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | HRK 1,620($215) | every 30 mins | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 30m | HRK 795($105) | twice a week | 1,581km (982 miles) |
Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station | 1 day 3h | HRK 1,240($165) | once a week | 1,639km (1,018 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18hrs | HRK 570($76) | twice a week | 1,565km (972 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | HRK 970($130) | twice a week | 1,578km (981 miles) |
Drive | 14h 20m | HRK 2,335($310) | on demand | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Simeonidis Tours
Nis Ekspres
Siamos Tours
Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
Union Ivkoni
Aegean Airlines
Air Serbia
Croatia Airlines
Serbian Railways (ŽS)
The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.