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Compare bus and flight for Bologna to Zagreb
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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m 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 $343 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $386 (€308).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Zagreb
How to get from Bologna to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 AM7h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:55 AM7h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH9485+
LH17305:10 PM4h25Bologna Airport9:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$8651One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus12:45 PM10h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM8h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 AM9h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$701One-way0 transfers
SN3126+
SN55054:10 PM6h00Bologna Airport10:10 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$4761One-way1 transfer
LH289 · LH98 · LH17266:15 AM6h20Bologna Airport12:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$6521One-way2 transfers
LH289 · LH100 · LH17266:15 AM6h20Bologna Airport12:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$6521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zagreb:
A bus is $343 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $386 (€308).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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