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Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known contemporary museum presenting personal objects and stories from failed relationships. Creative, emotional, and one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 44 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Zagreb will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 7 buses that leave Bologna for Zagreb on Thu, May 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 392 km distance in an average of 8 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $461 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zagreb:
A bus is $414 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $461 (€373).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $158 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€90). The journey takes 9h 56m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, M&M Travel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Zagreb buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 AM Bologna | 8h35 | 11:50 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM Bologna | 9h10 | 1:50 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Bologna | 9h10 | 2:50 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Bologna | 10h05 | 8:50 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Bologna | 9h25 | 6:40 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 AM Bologna | 7h30 | 8:25 AM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Zagreb run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 243 miles (392 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 243 miles (392 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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