How to travel from London to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between London and Zagreb is around 1,652km (1,026 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 16h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Zagreb by train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Paris Nord, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 4,500($600)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HRK 600($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,935($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from London to Zagreb by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 600 ($80) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 16h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 4,500 ($600).

The distance between London and Zagreb is around 1,652km (1,026 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,338km (831 miles)

It takes around 16h 15m to get from London and Zagreb by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Zagreb is to take the train which takes around 16h 15m and will set you back approx HRK 4,500 ($600).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Zagreb is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 600 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Zagreb. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Belgian Railways run train services between London and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 15m, 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 London and Zagreb. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leonberg Bus Station and Flughafen/Messe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

RegioJet, FlixBus, Croatia Bus International and Jelinak run regular bus services between London and Zagreb. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol.. instead which will take 16h 15m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol.. instead which will take 16h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Zagreb is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 15m and will usually cost around HRK 4,500 ($600).

How do I get from London to Zagreb

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Zagreb

Transport options from London to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
16h 15m
HRK 4,500($600)
once daily1,858km (1,155 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi21h 55m
HRK 3,865($515)
6 times a week1,965km (1,221 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
HRK 600($80)
3 times a week1,912km (1,188 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 40m
HRK 2,935($390)
every 2 hours1,652km (1,026 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