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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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $260.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zagreb:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $48.
A train is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $158 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110. The journey takes 9h 57m 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.
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.
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$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:55 AM7h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH5998+
LH94855:10 PM3h35Bologna Airport8:45 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$5811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus12:45 PM10h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:40 AM9h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM9h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station$581One-way1 transfer
- LH283 · LH140410:20 AM4h05Bologna Airport2:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
TK1322 · TK105710:45 AM26h20Bologna Airport1:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132+
Regionale TRENORD 337+LH18577:50 AM13h45Bologna Centrale9:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$4371One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zagreb:
A bus is $212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zagreb costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, M&M Travel to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, M&M Travel.
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