Bus Zagreb to Bucharest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zagreb to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zagreb to Bucharest from various bus operators like FlixBus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$90

Sunday

$53

Monday

$80

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$80

Thursday

$44

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 0m	8:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	22h 15m	6:45 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:05 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 55m	7:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	5:00 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 7:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	23h 0m	8:20 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  27h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 5h 50m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	27h 45m	12:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Union Ivkoni	25h 45m	2:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	21h 0m	8:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:05 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	21h 11m	11:59 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:10 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 10m	7:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 15m	6:45 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	21h 0m	8:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	22h 5m	2:10 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	22h 50m	4:25 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/27/2026 4:25:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  27h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	25h 45m	2:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	22h 10m	7:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	23h 0m	8:20 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:20 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	21h 11m	11:59 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:10 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 5m	2:10 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	22h 10m	7:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 15m	6:45 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	22h 10m	5:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	21h 11m	11:59 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:10 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Bucharest via Sofia, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Union Ivkoni
  
  27h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Bratya Miladinovi
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Bucharest
  Militari Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 5h 4m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	25h 45m	2:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	5:15 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	21h 0m	8:30 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	22h 10m	7:05 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 5m	2:10 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bucharest	Militari Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM to Militari Bus Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Zagreb and Bucharest

See here how frequent the connections between Zagreb and Bucharest are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Zagreb to Bucharest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Zagreb and Bucharest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 buses from Zagreb to Bucharest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zagreb and Bucharest, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $44, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Zagreb to Bucharest

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 7 times every day by bus from Zagreb to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zagreb to Bucharest starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	21h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	502.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Zagreb to Bucharest

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zagreb for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$90

Sunday 07/26

$53

Monday 07/27

$80

Tuesday 07/28

$44

Wednesday 07/29

$80

Thursday 07/30

$44

Friday 07/31

$91

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$93

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$90

Thursday 08/06

$92

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$88

Sunday 08/09

$91

Monday 08/10

$44

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$76

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Zagreb to Bucharest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zagreb to Bucharest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zagreb to Bucharest. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $88.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zagreb to Bucharest, with $44. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $80.

How to save money travelling from Zagreb to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zagreb to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zagreb to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zagreb to Bucharest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zagreb and Bucharest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zagreb and Bucharest.

Central Bus Station

Avenija Marina Držića 4

Podsused

Aleja Bologne

Vrapče

Dubrava

Katarinin trg Bus Stop

Militari Bus Station

north station

Strada Gheorghe Polizu

Filaret

Strada Constantin Istrati

Gara de Nord Bus Station

Gara de Nord Gara de Nord

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zagreb to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zagreb to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Zagreb to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zagreb to Bucharest bus

How much does a Zagreb Bucharest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 26h 45m to reach Bucharest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zagreb to Bucharest?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $134. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bucharest.

On average, how many connections are available from Zagreb to Bucharest each day?

Every day, the Zagreb to Bucharest bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zagreb to Bucharest take?

The fastest bus from Zagreb to Bucharest is offered by FlixBus and takes 21h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $92. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zagreb to Bucharest?

The earliest bus arriving in Bucharest from Zagreb starts at 6:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zagreb to Bucharest?

The latest bus trip departing from Zagreb for Bucharest starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zagreb Bucharest route?

When traveling by bus from Zagreb to Bucharest, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Zagreb and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Zagreb to Bucharest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zagreb Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zagreb Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zagreb to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zagreb to Bucharest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zagreb and to Bucharest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zagreb and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!