How to get from Salzburg to Zagreb
- 315 km as the crow flies
- 24 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 20m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 315 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
315 km
Salzburg 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.
- 1Salzburg → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·6h 20m
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, Salzburg to Zagreb
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€79Departures from Salzburg to Zagreb
FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:15 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 04:15 | 22:35 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Zagreb works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Zagreb, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Zagreb?
The most useful route takes about 6h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Zagreb?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:15 and the last at 22:35, from Salzburg South, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Zagreb?
24 a day with FlixBus, between 04:15 and 22:35.
Which station does the bus from Salzburg to Zagreb leave from?
Salzburg South with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zagreb from Salzburg?
About 315 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Zagreb cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Salzburg to Zagreb?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Salzburg to Zagreb without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026