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Museum of Broken Relationships
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Zagreb will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 9 buses from Venice to Zagreb, including 8 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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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Buses from Venice to Zagreb run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:13, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:13 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Venice to Zagreb.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 12h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:13AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 12h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:27AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 11h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:39PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Zagreb buses for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h50 | 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h25 | 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h50 | 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h30 | 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h10 | 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h35 | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h15 | 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h45 | 9:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 7h10 | 10:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Leading Croatian art museum with major collections from medieval works to modern masters, ideal for a broad cultural overview.
Major archaeology museum featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Croatian finds, including the famous Zagreb mummy linen text.
Lively central square and Zagreb’s main meeting point, surrounded by historic facades, shops, and easy access to major sights.
Historic Upper Town quarter of cobbled streets, government buildings, and landmark churches, ideal for slow walks and city history.
Beloved inner-city park with shaded paths, ponds, and sculptures, offering a relaxed break near museums and the main railway station.
Štrukli are baked or boiled pastry parcels filled with fresh cheese and sour cream, a signature dish of Zagreb and Hrvatsko Zagorje served from snack to dessert.
Purica s mlincima is roast turkey with baked flatbread softened in roasting juices. It is a festive Sunday classic in Zagreb and northwestern Croatia.
Zagrebački odrezak is a breaded veal cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. It is Zagreb's best-known city-style comfort dish.
Refined fine-dining restaurant offering contemporary Croatian tasting menus with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Beloved traditional tavern near Dolac Market serving roast meats, sarma and local comfort food in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Historic city-center restaurant known for Zagrebački odrezak, štrukli and classic Croatian dishes in an elegant old-world setting.
Moderate for Central Europe. Hotels rise in summer, but dining, coffee, and trams stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Traveling by bus is the affordable way to soak in the unforgettable culture of the places you visit. Buses from Venice to Zagreb depart once a day — except on Tuesday, when there is no bus — for a total of six buses a week. The buses usually depart in the early afternoon, with the the exception of a night time bus on Mondays. The journey takes approximately 6h 35min,except on Mondays, when one change in Maribor extends the journey to about 7h. When you arrive from Venice to Zagreb by bus, you can enjoy nearby sites such as The Botanical Garden and The Zagreb Cathedral.
A journey from Venice to Zagreb by bus usually takes approximately 6h 35min and this route seldom has transfers or changes. On the Monday bus, however, at midnight, passengers change buses in Maribor, Slovenia at the Maribor Bus Stop, extending the journey to about 7h. On Tuesday, there are no buses. Because of the limited bus schedule, you will need to plan your trip in advance to make sure you get a seat to Zagreb.
Venice to Zagreb buses run once a day. This one bus usually departs in the early afternoon and arrives at night, except on Mondays when it departs in the evening, transfers around midnight in Maribor, Slovenia at the Maribor Bus Stop, and arrives in Zagreb a few hours after midnight. There are no buses running on Tuesdays. Since there are a total of only six buses in one week, so you’ll want to secure your ticket in advance to insure that there’s room on the bus.
Departure bus station: When traveling Venice to Zagreb by bus, you will depart Venice from the Mestre, Viale Stazione. This bus station, which also serves as a train station, is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from the heart of Venice. The bus station is on the mainland, while Venice is series of islands connected by canals located in a lagoon. Despite having to cross the water to get to the bus station, you can travel quite easily and quickly from the city center to the Mestre, Viale Stazione. You can take a bus, train, or tram. All three are quite affordable and accessible.Trains and buses take about 10min and depart every few minutes. Trams depart every 20min and take a bit longer.The Mestre on Viale Stazione offers a number of fast food options and a coffee shop. You can find restrooms in the trains section of Mestre and the friendly employees can help direct you. You can also check out the bookstore, newsstand and cosmetics store.
Arrival bus station: Venice to Zagreb buses will arrive in Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor. The station is a 20min walk from the main square of Zagreb, and about 15min by tram. Taxis are the quickest way to get to the station, but also the most expensive. The bus station in Zagreb features snacks, basic groceries, soft drinks, coffee, and shopping. You will also find a currency exchange, a post office, international newspapers, and an information center. Restrooms are available for a small fee.You can check luggage under about 80 pounds (40 kg) for free and heavier luggage for a fee.
FlixBus operates the buses from Venice to Zagreb. Though they run the buses according to a relatively consistent schedule, on Monday, the bus departs in the evening instead of in the early afternoon. This bus also entails one transfer at Maribor, making the trip approximately 30min longer, 7h instead of the usual trip time of approximately 6h 35min. No Venice to Zagreb buses run on Tuesdays. FlixBus came on the scene in 2013, offering affordable, comfortable, and sustainable travel. Three young visionaries in Germany started FlixBus, and now the company runs long distance green buses all across Europe … and America!
FlixBus is dedicated to providing travelers with sustainable, green transportation that doesn't skimp on comfort and delivers on affordability. And their Venice to Zagreb buses are no exception. Buses depart a bit before 2:00 p.m. everyday except Monday, when it departs in the evening, and Tuesday, when there is no bus. Only six buses a week take passengers to Zagreb from Venice, so plan your trip enough in advance so you can be sure to get a seat. If you miss a bus, it will be at least a day before you can get another. Prices are affordable, but tend to go up the week before a journey. People 25 years old or younger can often purchase of slightly discounted ticket for certain trips. Tickets are valid only for the specific journey for which they were bought. Discount cards cannot be used on any of these trips. You can get a refund for your ticket for free if you cancel your trip at least 30 days before the departure date. After that, FlixBus charges a small fee. FlixBus exchanges tickets for coupons of the same value that are good for up to 12 months.
FlixBus offers comfortable buses from Venice to Zagreb. The coaches have free Wi-Fi, private outlets, and a restroom, as well as snacks and drinks to buy. Not to mention legroom! You are allowed one checked bag that will be stowed in the cargo hold. It can weigh up to 66 pounds (30 kg). You may also bring a smaller carry-on item onto the bus with you. You can pay to bring additional luggage. Most buses have a bike rack to hold five bikes on the back of the bus. If the rack is full or the bus does not have one, you can still bring your bike as "special baggage" for a fee. Bikes can be up to 45 pounds (20 kg). Mention that you’re bringing your bicycle when booking your ticket. No pets are allowed on the buses except for service animals. Each passenger is allowed to bring up to one stroller for a fee and musical instruments are also allowed for a fee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Zagreb by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zagreb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Zagreb buses use the Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor). Use this guide to compare Venice and Zagreb bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: 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.
Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and sit-down restaurants available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available next to the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor).
Available at Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor): Station is wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snacks available inside the station.
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Glavni Kolodvor: Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets available.
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