The distance between Basel and Zagreb is around 904km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Basel 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 Zürich HB, Woergl Hbf, Schwarzach-St.Veit then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..
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Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station and then to Zagreb.
There are several options for getting from Basel to Zagreb by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 400 ($53) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,425 ($190).
The distance between Basel and Zagreb is around 904km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)
It takes around 13h 40m to get from Basel and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 8h 60m and will set you back approx HRK 1,425 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 400 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Basel and Zagreb. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Basel to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB, Woergl Hbf, Schwarzach-St.Veit and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, TGV inOui, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Railjet run train services between Basel and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 50m, 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 Basel and Zagreb. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Basel to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zurich Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Basel and Zagreb. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Basel to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the bus to Zurich Bus Station and then to Zagreb. instead which will take 13h 40m.
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 Basel and Zagreb. The distance is around 940km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Basel to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around HRK 400 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 50m | HRK 2,410($320) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Train via Zürich HB | 15h 10m | HRK 1,125($150) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Bus | 13h 40m | HRK 400($53) | 5 times a week | 944km (586 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | HRK 1,425($190) | on demand | 940km (584 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
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The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.