How to travel from Rome to Zagreb

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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $23.

Distance: 321 miles (518 km)

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Bus

$219

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

5h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

16h 7m

Average total duration

15h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Ryanair

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from Rome to Zagreb

How to get from Rome to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rome to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM14h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:40AMZagreb, Bus Station
$861One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:45PM18h25
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
07:10AMZagreb, Bus Station
$811One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Croatia AirlinesOU381
06:00PM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
08:35PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$2501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Italo8900+ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
05:55AM13h25
Rome Termini
07:20PMZagreb Main Station
$1971One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM19h25
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
12:50PMZagreb, Bus Station
$871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM16h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:50PMZagreb, Bus Station
$871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00PM16h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
12:50PMZagreb, Bus Station
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Croatia AirlinesOU385
03:30PM2h45
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
06:15PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$2141One-way
0 transfers
Croatia AirlinesOU385 · OU661
03:30PM16h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
07:35AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$2341One-way
1 transfer
Croatia AirlinesOU385 · OU669
03:30PM22h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
02:05PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
$2341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rome and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Zagreb is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Zagreb:

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

The distance from Rome to Zagreb is approximately 321 miles (518 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Zagreb is:
  • Around 20 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Zagreb:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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, KM Malta Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
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