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There are 10 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
    7h 34m
    $68–214

  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
    $230–428

  4. Drive 981.8 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Bucharestcar car 981.8 km
    11h 12m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Iași International Airport

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane plane ZAG - IAS
    7h 21m
    $82–324

  6. Fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane ZAG - CLJ
    6h 34m
    $86–282

  7. Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane ZAG - TSR
    7h 35m
    $102–273

  8. Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane plane ZAG - BEG
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Timișoarabus bus
    9h 8m
    $98–209

  9. 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 9m
    $281–495

  10. 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
    23h 52m
    $129–174

Zagreb to Romania by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Romania?

Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. 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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