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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Autobusni kolodvor | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Autobusni kolodvor | Kelenföld | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Autobusni kolodvor | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Autobusni kolodvor | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Autobusni kolodvor | Könyves Kálmán | No tags |
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Get from Zagreb to Budapest
The journey takes about 5 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Zagreb and Budapest?
Stops in Zagreb
- AAvenija Marina Držića 4, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
- BGlavni kolodvor, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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Zagreb
Kaptol ul. 3, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Stops in Budapest
- BBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zagreb to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Zagreb to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zagreb to Budapest start from $33. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Zagreb to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Zagreb to Budapest is 5h 21m, covering a distance of 296 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zagreb to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nomago, GoOpti.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zagreb to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Zagreb to Budapest at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zagreb to Budapest?
A bus trip from Zagreb to Budapest generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Zagreb to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zagreb to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company GoOpti has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zagreb to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zagreb to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zagreb to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zagreb to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $104 for a bus ticket from Zagreb to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-12-08.
