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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul to Zagreb

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Cheapest
By car (1 336 km)
12 h 40 min
1336 km.
from $73
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Rideshare
12 h 40 min
1336 km.
from $17.43
Train, Plane
6 h 14 min
1172 km.
from $173.91
Bus
21 h 30 min
1172 km.
from $127.28
Bus, Plane
7 h 53 min
1172 km.
from $316.22
Train, Bus
28 h 54 min
1172 km.
from $131.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Belgrade bus station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50
Bus from Plovdiv Train station to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Ljubljana Airport to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$39.49–$305.73

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
14h 7m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.39

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$45.86

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$21.66

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$101.91

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.99

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.31–$5.48

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$318.46

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$636.93
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$496.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb is to bus which costs $76.09 - $103.26 and takes 21h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Zagreb?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Zagreb via Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Zagreb?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Halkali, Byala, Bucuresti Nord and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 44m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Zagreb?

The distance between Istanbul and Zagreb is 1191 km. The road distance is 1337.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Zagreb without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Istanbul to Zagreb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zagreb bus from?

Istanbul to Zagreb bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Zagreb train from?

Istanbul to Zagreb train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Zagreb?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $103.26 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Zagreb bus arrive?

Istanbul to Zagreb bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zagreb?

Zagreb is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 18:28 in Istanbul and 16:28 in Zagreb.

Where does the Istanbul to Zagreb train arrive?

Istanbul to Zagreb train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Zagreb?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Zagreb is 1338 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Istanbul to Zagreb.

Where can I stay near Zagreb?

There are 2894+ hotels available in Zagreb. Prices start at $54.08 per night.
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