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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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Zagreb:
A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
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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$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM13h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 883711:20 PM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:45 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$971One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM14h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM18h05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)7:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1061One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM17h00Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1071One-way1 transfer
LO302 · LO61310:45 AM6h40Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport5:25 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
LO304 · LO6137:05 PM22h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport5:20 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
LO2142 · LO3920 · LO6131:40 PM27h40Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport5:20 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2571One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Zagreb:
A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air.
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