Bus Zagreb to Madrid: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zagreb to Madrid

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

today

$179

tomorrow

$145

Sunday

Monday

$184

Tuesday

Wednesday

$149

Thursday

$161

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	37h 45m	8:45 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	FlixBus	38h 40m	6:00 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Madrid via Marseille, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  46h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
- Busbud
  
  17h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $72
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Travel time is 8h 15m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	39h 45m	9:30 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Basic	$145	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m
FlixBus	37h 45m	8:45 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
FlixBus	38h 40m	6:00 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	38h 40m	6:00 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
	FlixBus	37h 45m	8:45 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Madrid via Marseille, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  46h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
- Busbud
  
  17h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $72
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Travel time is 8h 15m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 0m	6:30 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 0m
FlixBus	39h 35m	5:30 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
FlixBus	39h 40m	5:00 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Madrid via Marseille, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  52h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Zagreb
  Train Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  17h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $54
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 12/13/2025 7:25:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Travel time is 12h 35m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	37h 45m	8:45 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	FlixBus	38h 40m	6:00 PM	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Madrid via Marseille, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  38h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Zagreb
  Train Station
  
  6:25 AM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 12/13/2025 9:45:00 AM to Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  17h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Marseille
  Saint-Charles Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 12/14/2025 7:25:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $49

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zagreb to Madrid is $133 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zagreb and Madrid

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Zagreb to Madrid. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zagreb and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Zagreb to Madrid, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Zagreb and Madrid, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zagreb to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 2 times every day by bus from Zagreb to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zagreb to Madrid starting from $133!

Cheapest Bus	$133
Fastest Bus	37h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,057.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Zagreb to Madrid

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zagreb for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$179

Saturday 12/06

$145

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$184

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$149

Thursday 12/11

$161

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$154

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Zagreb to Madrid

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

With a price starting from $145, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zagreb to Madrid. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $184.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zagreb to Madrid, with $145. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $169.

How to save money travelling from Zagreb to Madrid

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 Madrid 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 Madrid, 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 Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Zagreb to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between Zagreb to Madrid from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Zagreb to Madrid

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Zagreb to Madrid:

Cheapest Price	$145
Fastest Bus	39h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:30 PM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in Zagreb and Madrid

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

Central Bus Station

Avenija Marina Držića 4

Podsused

Aleja Bologne

Dubrava

Vrapče

Katarinin trg Bus Stop

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zagreb to Madrid

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

FAQs about the Zagreb to Madrid bus

How much does a Zagreb Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $133 and takes 39h 45m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $133 and $210. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

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

Every day, the Zagreb to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Zagreb to Madrid is offered by FlixBus and takes 37h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $179. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zagreb to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Zagreb starts at 6:00 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 Zagreb to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Zagreb for Madrid starts at 8:45 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 Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Zagreb to Madrid, 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 Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Zagreb and Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zagreb and to Madrid

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