How to get from Istanbul to Zagreb
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 50m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€90
Cheapest
22h
1 transfer
Bus
€77
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 50m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1173 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €67, on Sat, Sep 5.
1173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Sep 19 | 8h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €119Reading date not recorded | 28h2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €73Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 22h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Sep 198h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€119Reading date not recorded28h · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€73Omio catalogue, Aug 2022h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Zagreb: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h - 2Budapest Kelenföld → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Zagreb
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€99October 2026
€69Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 24h 30m€73Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Zagreb, Sofia-ZagrebBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →Bulgarian State RailwaysPlovdiv-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, ArdaTur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Bulgarian State Railways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Zagreb works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h. Transfer in Budapest Kelenföld and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (3h 55m). In total it's roughly €90 over 8h 50m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?
The most useful route takes about 8h 50m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Zagreb from Istanbul?
About 1173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Zagreb cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €76 to €77. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Zagreb?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 8h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zagreb?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 8h 50m. About 2h 10m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Zagreb?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, ArdaTur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Bulgarian State Railways.
Can you get from Istanbul to Zagreb without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air, FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 18 Sep 2026