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

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Wednesday

$164

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$175

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 20m	2:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:10 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/24/2026 2:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 20m
FlixBus	39h 50m	8:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	12:40 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/24/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/26/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 50m
FlixBus	40h 10m	8:25 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	12:35 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/24/2026 8:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/26/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 10m
FlixBus	36h 35m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:40 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/24/2026 7:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Zagreb via Marseille, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  44h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 6/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel time is 7h 25m longer, but you will save $51

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 20m	2:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:10 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/27/2026 2:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 20m
FlixBus	36h 35m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:40 AM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/27/2026 7:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 35m
FlixBus	39h 45m	8:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	12:35 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/27/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Zagreb via Marseille, you can save more than $62? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  44h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 6/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 6/26/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
- Union Ivkoni
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 6/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel time is 7h 25m longer, but you will save $62

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Zagreb is $156 on 7/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Zagreb

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Madrid to Zagreb. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Madrid and Zagreb.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 buses from Madrid to Zagreb, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Zagreb, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Zagreb

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Madrid to Zagreb in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Zagreb starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus	$156
Fastest Bus	36h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:50 PM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,057.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Zagreb

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madrid for Zagreb: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

$164

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

$175

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$156

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

$195

Sunday 07/12

$182

Monday 07/13

$157

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

$179

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Zagreb

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

With a price starting from $164, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Zagreb. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $175.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Zagreb, with $164. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $165.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Zagreb

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 Madrid to Zagreb 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 Madrid to Zagreb, 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 Madrid to Zagreb are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Zagreb

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

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Central Bus Station

Avenija Marina Držića 4

Podsused

Aleja Bologne

Katarinin trg Bus Stop

Vrapče

Dubrava

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Zagreb

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

FAQs about the Madrid to Zagreb bus

How much does a Madrid Zagreb bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 40h 20m to reach Zagreb. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $207. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Zagreb.

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

Every day, the Madrid to Zagreb bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madrid to Zagreb is offered by FlixBus and takes 36h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $184. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Zagreb?

The earliest bus arriving in Zagreb from Madrid starts at 2:50 PM. 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 Madrid to Zagreb?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Zagreb starts at 8:50 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 Madrid Zagreb route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Zagreb?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Zagreb 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.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Zagreb 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 Madrid Zagreb 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 Madrid Zagreb 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 Madrid to Zagreb on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madrid to Zagreb?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madrid and to Zagreb

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