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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 78, while a flight costs an average of CHF 459.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 78 Average price Cheapest | CHF 459 Average price | CHF 184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Genoa:
A bus is CHF 381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Genoa costing on average CHF 459.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
Tickets start at around CHF 78 compared to roughly CHF 184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 107. The journey takes 13h 5m versus 8h 5m 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 Genoa
How to get from Zagreb to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 PM 12h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia CHF 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 PM 12h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 6:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia CHF 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH5184 · LH5102+
LH59898:30 AM 6h10 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport CHF 526 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM 14h40 Zagreb, Bus Station 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia CHF 57 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH9448+
Regionale Veloce 3033+
LH5989+
Regionale TRENORD 803548:30 AM 9h48 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe CHF 275 1 One-way 3 transfers
LH9448+
Intercity 641+
Regionale TRENORD 80348+
LH59898:30 AM 8h14 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 4:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe CHF 277 1 One-way 3 transfers
LH9448+
Intercity 673+
LH5989+
Regionale TRENORD 803528:30 AM 9h14 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 5:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe CHF 277 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Genoa:
A bus is CHF 381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Genoa costing on average CHF 459.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Genoa as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Genoa by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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