How to get from Madrid to Zagreb
- 1701 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 36h 44m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1701 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1701 km
Madrid 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.
- 1Madrid → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·3h 22m - 2Barcelona → Mestrebus
FlixBus·17h 20m - 3Mestre → ZagrebbusFlixBus·5h 45m
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.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Zagreb
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€77Departure 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· 36h 30m€135Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Zagreb works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Barcelona, about 3h 22m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by FlixBus bus on to Mestre (17h 20m). Transfer in Mestre and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (5h 45m). In total it's roughly €135 over 36h 44m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zagreb?
The most useful route takes about 36h 44m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Madrid to Zagreb?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Zagreb?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zagreb from Madrid?
About 1701 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Zagreb cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €135. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Zagreb?
On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: Renfe, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026