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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Zagreb:
A bus is $23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6h 19m sooner (2h 28m by flight vs 8h 47m by car) and save roughly $177 compared to fuel and tolls ($95 vs $271). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Zagreb
How to get from Rome to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM13h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM13h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 883711:40 PM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1:05 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM14h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM18h05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)7:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station$861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM17h00Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
LO304 · LO6097:05 PM5h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:30 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
LO302 · LO60910:45 AM13h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:30 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
TK1864 · TK10578:05 PM17h00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Zagreb:
A bus is $23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, ITA, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, ITA.
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