- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known concept museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. It is one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops and especially popular with first-time visitors.
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Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
8h 49m
Average duration
9h 57m
Buses per day
10
Distance
129 km
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 $30. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price | $156 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zagreb:
A bus is $406 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $453 (€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 $156 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€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 | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Zagreb buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3960+ 4781 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h00 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h10 | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962+ 4781 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h00 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ 4781 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h09 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3966+ 4781 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h00 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
8900+ 4781 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h49 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404+ 4781 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h09 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
8924+ 4781 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h49 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h05 | 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h15 | 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h30 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h35 | 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 774+ 4781 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h45 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3998+ 4781 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h50 | 6:10 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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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 $30 (€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 $30 (€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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Moderate by European standards. Cafes and local eateries are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up for cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service if a service charge is not included.
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Most Bologna to Zagreb buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Zagreb, Autobusni Terminal Dubrava. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Zagreb bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
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