How to get from Zagreb to Madrid
- 1701 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zagreb to Madrid: bus. The two cities are about 1701 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1701 km
Zagreb to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zagreb → Nicebus
FlixBus·15h 35m - 2Nice → Madrid BarajasbusFlixBus·17h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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.
- Bus· 37h€102Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zagreb to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zagreb to Nice, about 15h 35m. Transfer in Nice and continue by FlixBus bus on to Madrid Barajas (17h 20m). In total it's roughly €128 over 53h, 1 transfer.
Zagreb to Madrid: common questions
Is there a bus from Zagreb to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Zagreb?
About 1701 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zagreb to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Madrid?
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