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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $634.
Distance: 271 miles (437 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $634 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Zagreb to Florence:
A bus is $568 (€475) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Florence costing on average $634 (€531).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $184 (€154) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€98). The journey takes 11h 2m versus 6h 48m 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 Zagreb to Florence
How to get from Zagreb to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM11h30Zagreb, Bus Station9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 AM11h30Zagreb, Bus Station9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS5395:50 PM4h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus9:30 AM11h55Zagreb, Bus Station9:25 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM9h00Zagreb, Bus Station5:40 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:05 PM11h00Zagreb, Bus Station1:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$671One-way0 transfers
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LH95002:50 PM8h00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:50 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$4921One-way1 transfer
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LH60019:05 AM13h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:50 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
OU380+
Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 41102:45 PM9h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$5821One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Florence:
A bus is $568 (€475) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Florence costing on average $634 (€531).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, ITA, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Florence by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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