More cities in one trip from Zagreb
Zagreb (Croatia) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 29 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Austria, Slovenia, Italy). The most searched are Vienna, Ljubljana and Split; the quickest to reach is Maribor, about 1 h 40 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 29 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Zagreb
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna · Austria | 268 km | 5 h | Bus |
| Ljubljana · Slovenia | 118 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Split · Croatia | 258 km | 5 h | Bus |
| Graz · Austria | 147 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
| Trieste · Italy | 173 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Zadar · Croatia | 197 km | 3 h 30 min | Bus |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 132 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Maribor · Slovenia | 88 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Zagreb
Land in Zagreb, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Zagreb → Ljubljana → Trieste → Zagreb
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zagreb, 2 nights in Ljubljana, 1 night in Trieste
- About 7 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zagreb → Ljubljana | 2 h 10 min |
| Ljubljana → Trieste | 1 h 25 min |
| Trieste → Zagreb | 4 h |
Zagreb → Ljubljana → Graz → Zagreb
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zagreb, 2 nights in Ljubljana, 1 night in Graz
- About 7 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zagreb → Ljubljana | 2 h 10 min |
| Ljubljana → Graz | 2 h 40 min |
| Graz → Zagreb | 2 h 40 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Zagreb
Airports with direct flights to Zagreb, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Germany 3
Greece 3
Sweden 2
GothenburgMalmö
United Kingdom 2
Belgium 1
Cyprus 1
France 1
Ireland 1
Malta 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
Poland 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Zagreb?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Vienna, Ljubljana, Split, Graz, Trieste, Zadar, Rijeka and Maribor. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Zagreb to Vienna?
About 5 h on the fastest direct ride we found, over 268 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Zagreb?
For Zagreb, Ljubljana and Trieste, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Zagreb, 2 nights in Ljubljana, 1 night in Trieste), with about 7 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Zagreb?
From 29 airports in 15 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Zagreb is cheap.