How to travel from Lisbon to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Lisbon and Zagreb is around 2,748km (1,707 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Zagreb by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 850($115)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train to Coimbra-B, bus

Take the train to Coimbra-B then take the bus to Valence France then take the train to Geneve, Venezia Mestre then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,420($590)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,748km (1,707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Zagreb by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 850 ($115) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 1h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 3,715 ($495).

The distance between Lisbon and Zagreb is around 2,748km (1,707 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,201km (1,368 miles)

It takes around 1 day 20h to get from Lisbon and Zagreb by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h and will set you back approx HRK 3,715 ($495).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 850 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Zagreb. We recommend that you drive to Zagreb. instead which will take 1 day 1h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Zagreb. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lisbon and Zagreb. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha then take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station. instead which will take 1 day 20h.

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 Lisbon and Zagreb. The distance is around 2,748km (1,707 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Zagreb is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 20h and will usually cost around HRK 1,050 ($140).

How do I get from Lisbon to Zagreb

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Zagreb

Transport options from Lisbon to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 23h
HRK 850($115)
3 times a week3,002km (1,865 miles)
Train to Coimbra-B, bus + 1 similar
1 day 18h
HRK 4,420($590)
4 times a week3,220km (2,001 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 20h
HRK 1,050($140)
5 times a week3,193km (1,984 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
HRK 3,715($495)
on demand2,748km (1,707 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