How to travel from Basel to Zagreb, Croatia

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out ZagrebBasel if you're planning a return trip.

1
5 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Zürich HB, Woergl Hbf, Schwarzach-St.Veit then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,410($320)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station and then to Zagreb.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 400($53)
🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance940km (584 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Basel and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Basel to Zagreb

Compare travel optionsbetween Basel and Zagreb

Transport options from Basel to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 50m
HRK 2,410($320)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Train via Zürich HB15h 10m
HRK 1,125($150)
twice daily904km (562 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
HRK 400($53)
5 times a week944km (586 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
HRK 1,425($190)
on demand940km (584 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Basel and Zagreb

Train operators

Bus companies

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