How to travel from Stockholm to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Stockholm and Zagreb is around 2,397km (1,489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm 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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Train

Take the train to Malmö Centralstation, Schwarzach St Veit then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,390($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
Operated by

Pepeks Zagreb

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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance2,397km (1,489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Zagreb by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 3,370 ($450).

The distance between Stockholm and Zagreb is around 2,397km (1,489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,509km (938 miles)

It takes around 1 day 5h to get from Stockholm and Zagreb by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 21h 50m and will set you back approx HRK 3,370 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Zagreb. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malmö Centralstation, Schwarzach St Veit and Villach Hbf. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Stockholm and Zagreb. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Stockholm and Zagreb. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1 day 9h.

Pepeks Zagreb, Biss-Tours and Toping Trade run regular bus services between Stockholm and Zagreb. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Malmö Centralstation, Schwarzach St Veit then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol.. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

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 Stockholm and Zagreb. The distance is around 2,397km (1,489 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Zagreb is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 5h and will usually cost around HRK 1,390 ($185).

How do I get from Stockholm to Zagreb

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Zagreb

Transport options from Stockholm to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1 day 5h
HRK 1,390($185)
once a week2,429km (1,509 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
once a week2,423km (1,505 miles)
Bus via Prijedor1 day 15h
HRK 1,290($170)
once a week2,699km (1,677 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
HRK 3,370($450)
on demand2,397km (1,489 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