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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
$56
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
437 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Zagreb will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 11 buses that leave Florence for Zagreb on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 437 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 271 miles (437 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $412 Average price | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zagreb:
A bus is $354 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $412 (€332).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $188 (€152) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $130 (€105). The journey takes 12h 11m versus 6h 43m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Zagreb buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h00 | 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 11h35 | 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h55 | 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h15 | 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 12h05 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h30 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 10h45 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 9h20 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 8h55 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 10h55 | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h30 | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Zagreb run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 271 miles (437 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 271 miles (437 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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A globally known contemporary museum presenting personal objects and stories from failed relationships. Creative, emotional, and one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops.
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Important museum known for its Egyptian collection, mummy and Zagreb linen book, plus extensive prehistoric and Roman finds.
The main city square and the natural starting point for exploring Zagreb, surrounded by historic facades, shops, and frequent public events.
The most atmospheric historic quarter of Zagreb, with cobbled streets, government buildings, churches, and many of the city’s classic views.
A lively pedestrian street known for its atmosphere and historic urban character, popular for strolling between the center and Upper Town.
Baked or boiled pastry filled with fresh cheese and sour cream, one of Zagreb's best-known traditional specialties from the Hrvatsko zagorje region.
Roast turkey served with mlinci, a traditional baked flatbread softened in roasting juices. It is a festive dish strongly associated with Zagreb and northern Croatia.
A Zagreb-style veal or pork schnitzel stuffed with ham and cheese, then breaded and fried. It is one of the city's signature comfort dishes.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving classic Zagreb and north Croatian dishes such as turkey with mlinci, sarma, and schnitzels.
Popular casual spot in the old town specializing in baked and boiled štrukli with sweet and savory variations in a cozy setting.
Established central restaurant with a polished atmosphere and a broad menu of Croatian specialties, grilled meats, seafood, and seasonal dishes.
Moderate by EU standards: cafes and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafes and taxis; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service.
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