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Compare bus and flight for Genoa to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $522 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zagreb:
A bus is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zagreb costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129. The journey takes 12h 39m versus 8h 18m 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 Genoa to Zagreb
How to get from Genoa to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:30 AM 12h20 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:30 AM 12h20 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1386+
AZ70203:25 PM 5h10 Genoa Airport 8:35 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $434 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM 15h10 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM 13h30 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Regionale 20439+
OU3815:55 AM 14h40 Genoa Brignole 8:35 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $338 1 One-way 2 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Regionale 20439+
OU381 · OU6515:55 AM 25h40 Genoa Brignole 7:35 AM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $359 1 One-way 3 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 8551+
Leonardo express 4576+
OU3817:12 AM 13h23 Genoa Brignole 8:35 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $368 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zagreb:
A bus is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zagreb costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, GoOpti to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, GoOpti.
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