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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Venice will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 10 buses that leave Zagreb for Venice on Wed, Aug 26, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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 Zagreb to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $340.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $340 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Venice:
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Venice costing on average $314.
A bus is $304 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Venice costing on average $340.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Train takes on average 12h 55m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 4h 7m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Venice buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h40 | 2:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4782 | 9:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h05 | 3:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h00 | 9:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h40 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h45 | 12:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h25 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h40 | 2:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Venice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:13, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:13 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Buses leave every hour from Zagreb to Venice, with as between 60-70 services every day of the week. Travelers can depart from numerous stops around the city, and choose from a couple of arrival points. In any case, journeys take between 4 hours 30 minutes and 5 hours, with no changes required along the way.
Buses to Venice from Zagreb are operated by GoOpti and Infobus. Infobus tends to run services from Zagreb Central Bus Station (Kolodvor), while GoOpti offer connections from the Hotel Antunovic as well.
Travelers can expect journeys between Zagreb and Venice to take between 4 hours 30 minutes and 5 hours. No changes will be needed en route, and buses will run directly into one of Venice's bus terminals or the city's Marco Polo Airport.
The Zagreb to Venice route is extremely well served by Infobus and GoOpti. Combined, the two companies run 60-70 services every day, with buses running from midnight to midnight, and 2-4 departures every hour. So, whenever a visit to Venice is required, there should be a convenient departure time.
Departure Stations: Most buses to Venice from Zagreb will leave from Kolodvor Bus Station, which is also known as Zagreb Central. From the city center, take the number 6 tram directly to the bus station, while taxis should take 5-10 minutes. At the station, expect numerous cafes and shops, as well as ATMs and toilets. The other departure point is the Hotel Antunovic. in the western half of the city. To get there, catch the 107, 114, or 115 buses. Cabs from the center will take about 30 minutes.
Arrival Stations: Buses from Zagreb will arrive at Mestra Via Trento or Marittima in Venice itself, or stop at Venice Marco Polo Airport. around 10 miles north of the city. Mestra is a western suburb. Those alighting there can catch trains from Mestre Station to Santa Lucia Station. Marittima is the most central stop, and is well connected to the center of the island via trams, or to the rest of Venice via water taxis. Services to Marco Polo are ideal for catching flights, but not advisable for those heading to the city of Venice.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zagreb to Venice buses use the Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square). ATMs are available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square).
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square).
Available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square): The square is pedestrian-friendly and accessible.
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.
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