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Compare bus and flight for Florence to Zagreb
Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $608.
Distance: 271 miles (437 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $608 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 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 train is $43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $69.
A train is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115. The journey takes 10h 10m 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.
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 Florence to Zagreb
How to get from Florence to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 AM8h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 AM8h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH9443+
LH59888:15 AM3h15Florence Peretola Airport11:30 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$6261One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus1:05 AM9h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM11h35Florence, Guidoni Tram T210:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM12h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+
OU3819:04 AM11h26Florence Santa Maria Novella8:30 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$4941One-way3 transfers
Regionale 34221 · Regionale 20455+
OU3816:30 AM14h00Florence Santa Maria Novella8:30 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$4961One-way2 transfers
Intercity 581+
Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+
OU3815:45 AM14h45Florence Santa Maria Novella8:30 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$5091One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zagreb:
A train is $43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $69.
A train is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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