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Private car transfer from Vienna to Zagreb

Door-to-door
in 4 hours

From €80
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

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One way

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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Vienna.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 4 hours.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Zagreb.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

376 km4 hours

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Vienna to Zagreb

What are the best attractions to visit between Vienna and Zagreb?

The top attractions between Vienna and Zagreb include Graz with its UNESCO-protected Old Town, Maribor with its old vine and charming center, Ptuj Castle with panoramic views, and Trakošćan Castle in Croatia.

How long is the drive from Vienna to Zagreb?

The drive from Vienna to Zagreb typically takes about 4 hours covering approximately 375 kilometers (233 miles). The journey follows well-maintained highways through Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. Travel time may vary depending on border crossings, traffic conditions, and any stops you choose to make along the way.

Are there any border control procedures when traveling from Austria to Croatia?

No, there should be no border checks between Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, as all are in the Schengen Zone. If there is a light border check, have your ID ready. Border crossings are generally efficient, but can have longer waits during peak tourist seasons.

What is the best time of year to travel this route?

The best time to travel from Vienna to Zagreb is during late spring (May-June) and early fall (September-October) when temperatures are pleasant and tourist crowds are smaller. Summer offers warm weather but busier attractions, while winter can bring snow in mountainous areas, requiring winter driving precautions.

Can I visit Ljubljana on the way from Vienna to Zagreb?

Yes, Ljubljana, Slovenia's charming capital, makes an excellent stop between Vienna and Zagreb. Though it adds about an hour to your total journey time, its picturesque riverside setting, Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, and vibrant cafe culture make it well worth the detour. This would be a custom stop, but still achievable in our booking process.

Do I need different currencies for this trip?

Nope! Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia all use the Euro (€). Have some cash for small purchases, but credit cards are widely accepted at most establishments.

Is Graz worth stopping at during the journey?

Absolutely! Graz is well worth a stop on your Vienna to Zagreb journey. As Austria's second-largest city, it offers a UNESCO-listed Old Town with Renaissance and Baroque architecture, the unique Kunsthaus (Art Museum), Schlossberg hill with panoramic views, and excellent culinary experiences featuring Styrian specialties.

What should I know about Zagreb before arriving?

Zagreb, Croatia's capital, blends Austro-Hungarian architecture with Mediterranean atmosphere. The city is divided between the medieval Upper Town (Gornji Grad) with St. Mark's Church and the Lower Town (Donji Grad) with its shopping and museums. It's known for cafe culture, Dolac Market, Museum of Broken Relationships, and its Christmas market in winter.

Visit these sights on the way

Liechtenstein castle

Constructed by the Liechtenstein dynasty’s founder around 1130, the castle passed into the hands of other nobility and was only reacquired by the dynasty in 1807. Ancestral seat of Liechtenstein Princes

Lake Neusiedl

Austria’s lowest point, this large steppe-lake is like an inland sea beloved by water sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and bird watchers. Highs and Lows

Graz

In addition to six universities, the Old Town of Austria's second-largest city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The friendliest old town around

Maribor

Maribor is the perfect destination for those searching for the perfect mix of city life and a relaxed countryside ambience. A charming little Slovenian city

Ptuj

Ptuj is the oldest city in Slovenia, dating back to the Stone Age, and has maintained its medieval roots. Seeing Red

Trakoscan Castle

This historic castle, located in northern Croatia, dates back to the 13th century. It’s situated on a hill and is surrounded by beautiful nature, making it a truly magnificent sight. Croatia’s most beautiful castle

Why travelers love this route

5,100+ reviews

6 reviews for this route
836 travelers took this route with us

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mary L

Aug 20, 2025

Excellent experience in traveling

“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N

Jul 28, 2018

Day Trip from Zagreb to Vienna then onto Prague

“I recently used DayTrip to move a group of us - 9 in total. It was such a good service, door to door was the way to go, and no baggage hassles. I had to book a Van and a Car, to fit us all, but I also booked some extended stop times to make the journey more pleasant. We wanted to stop along the way and have a wine tour and lunch and the drivers were so obliging making sure we knew where they would be parking while they waited for us and so on. I found all my contact with the office leading up to our departure date to also be very helpful, and they even sent me a photo of the drivers and their actual mobiles as well just before the day which was great to have. I will definitely be using them again and I am already recommending them to other fellow travellers. The drivers were very safe, courteous and had clean comfortable vehicles. Well done Day Trip.- see you on my next trip- thankyou”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler ChezTours

May 13, 2018

Best service, value for money and the only way to travel in Europe

“We had the pleasure of using the Daytrip company for a trip from Zagreb to Vienna - having short stops in Ptuj,Graz and Liechtenstein Castle- just the best decision - Davor,our amazing driver and tour guide, was waiting - we were a few minutes early and Davor and his gleaming, wonderfully comfortable car was there - bags packed away and off we set. It was lovely to sit back and not have to drive - we drove for 11 days in Croatia - not an issue but with Daytrip we did not have to think just sit back and enjoy the scenery and the interesting discussions. Loved the three places we visited but in hindsight - being always a lot clearer, we may have just had 2 stop offs as Graz and the castle were possibly the highlights. Did we feel safe? Absolutely Did we have fun? Absolutely Would we us this company again? - yes we have another 3 trips booked with this company- as we move from place to place in Austria and Germany. We are just hoping the service that Davor provided is mirrored in the next three trips - I am so sure that they will!! Davor was excellent - interesting, great sense of humour, so knowledgeable, safe driver, brilliant car with enough room for 3 adults, bags and sundry gear we all carry on a long trip. Thank you so much - we had the best journey from the wonderful Zagreb to the amazing Vienna.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Tas-wanderer

Aug 6, 2017

Excellent and safe service from Vienna to Zagreb

“At the beginning I was super skeptical of booking a day trip transfer with this company because I had never heard of them. I got past my skepticism when I saw that it would be considerably less than booking a train or air ticket for our family if 6 traveling from Vienna to Zagreb. The trip was actually fantastic and Daniel our driver was great. No complaints at all. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable of all the roads and drives very safely. He is also very professional and polite. The car is in excellent condition and it was a very comfortable ride. I had not crossed borders in Europe in a long time by car and because Croatia is part of The EU but not part of the passport free treaty, I had no idea there would be a wait at the border with Slovenia. Daniel let us know as soon as we got in the car so that there would be no surprises. I was amazed at the professionalism of this driver and the comfort of the ride. I would not hesitate to recommend this service to other travelers at all.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler rabfel

Jul 1, 2017

Traveling from Vienna to Zagreb

“4 of traveled from Vienna to Zagreb with Marijo. We were promptly picked up at our hotel at the given time. The vehicle in which we traveled was clean, comfortable and spacious. Marijo was personable and sensitive to our needs. We had prearranged a stop in Graz which was lovely and interesting. Our lunch stop was near a small mountain lake Marijo had suggested. It was near where Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up.... a bonus! - thank you, Marijo! We were very comfortable with Marijo's driving. We arrived in Zagreb at a good time. The trip could not have been better! Thank you for your company's great service - Keep up the good work!!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler czechchickfb

Jun 25, 2017

DayTrip service from Vienna to Zagreb

“The trip could not have gone any better! The driver was very prompt in picking us up in Vienna and very courteous throughout the trip. I was amazed that he drove from Budapest that morning to pick us up in Vienna. The vehicle was clean and of good size for us. He was a very safe driver (much better than me!). He was a great conversationalist with a broad knowledge about the area and was very willing to address any question that we could pose about living in Hungary and travelling in Europe. We spent as much time as we wanted during our scheduled stop in Maribor, Slovenia and he gave us some ideas about the remainder of our trip after he dropped us off in Zagreb. Frankly, we were a little skeptical and nervous about using Daytrip between Vienna and Zagreb but it was by far a great decision and the best way we could have made that journey considering the time involved with a train (or bus) ride and the expense of renting a car in Austria and driving it to Zagreb. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to use your service again! Best Regards, Bob St. Louis, MO USA”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robert B

Apr 18, 2017

Vienna to Zagreb

“couldn't have been more pleased. they were available for questions via email and phone the driver was very nice and brought us a comfortable and spacious car. we didn't get to make both stops we planned and so daytrip refunded us some money..that was nice of them. i highly recommend.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Tamanna M

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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