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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 bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 271 miles (437 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $404 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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 bus is $347 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $404 (€332).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
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$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 AM8h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH5988+
LH94438:15 AM3h15Florence Peretola Airport11:30 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$9661One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale Veloce 3435+
4:32 AM13h13Florence Santa Maria Novella5:45 PMZagreb, Bus Station$2501One-way4 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
Regionale Veloce 3435+
· 7:20 AM10h25Florence Santa Maria Novella5:45 PMZagreb, Bus Station$2691One-way3 transfers
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale Veloce 3435+
4:32 AM12h43Florence Santa Maria Novella5:15 PMZagreb, Bus Station$2701One-way4 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM9h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM11h35Florence, Guidoni Tram T210:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM12h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$731One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+
OU381 · OU659+
Leonardo express 47007:05 AM16h50Florence Santa Maria Novella11:55 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3091One-way3 transfers
Intercity 581+
Regionale 12508 · Regionale 83058+
OU3815:45 AM15h55Florence Santa Maria Novella9:40 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3811One-way4 transfers
Intercity 581+
Regionale 12508 · Regionale 83058+
OU3815:45 AM18h10Florence Santa Maria Novella11:55 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3811One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zagreb:
A bus is $347 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zagreb costing on average $404 (€332).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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