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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $381.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Zagreb:
A bus is $209 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $247 (€201).
A bus is $343 (€279) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $381 (€310).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Flight takes on average 13h 7m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $73 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 5h 57m 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.
FlixBus1:50 AM5h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:50 AM5h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:40 AMZagreb, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS5507:00 AM3h40Venice Marco Polo Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$7331One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus3:40 PM7h10Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM7h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)10:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 PM6h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)9:00 PMZagreb, Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
LO310 · LO60912:05 PM12h25Venice Marco Polo Airport12:30 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
LO310 · LO61312:05 PM5h15Venice Marco Polo Airport5:20 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
LO310 · LO61112:05 PM24h00Venice Marco Polo Airport12:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Zagreb:
A bus is $209 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $247 (€201).
A bus is $343 (€279) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Zagreb costing on average $381 (€310).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Flight takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, GoOpti, Infobus.
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