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There are 7 ways to get from Zagreb to Romania by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ZAG - OTP
    4h 59m
    $67–223

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus bus
    13h 46m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest-Kelenföldbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    20h 1m
    $194–320

  4. Drive  983.4 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Bucharestcar car 983.4 km
    11h 5m
    $182–263

  5. Fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane ZAG - CLJ
    7h 34m
    $76–302

  6. Train via Székesfehérvár

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Szekesfehervartrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Szekesfehervar to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    22h 31m
    $191–301

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain train Ic
    24h 13m
    $72–87

Zagreb to Romania by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Romania?

Air China, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Piata Natiunile Unite via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Bucharest, and Gara de Nord in around 13h 46m.

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