4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $578 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Venice to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Zagreb:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $544 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $578 (€485).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $72 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 3h 52m 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 Venice to Zagreb
How to get from Venice to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:50 AM 5h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:50 AM 5h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 7:40 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH9457+
LH17281:00 PM 2h55 Venice Marco Polo Airport 3:55 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $918 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus
6:40 AM 6h10 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:20 AM 6h30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti 12:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:35 AM 6h15 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti 3:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LO312 · LO611
7:05 PM 17h00 Venice Marco Polo Airport 12:05 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $495 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH333+
LH60007:00 AM 3h55 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:55 AM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $551 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH325+LH108+LH1728
10:45 AM 5h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 3:55 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $643 1 One-way 2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Venice 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 Venice to Zagreb.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Zagreb:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $544 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $578 (€485).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Zagreb as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti.
Travelling from Venice to Zagreb: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
