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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $559.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg 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 Milan:
A bus is $487 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Milan costing on average $559 (€470).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $203 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $131 (€110). The journey takes 12h 26m versus 6h 59m 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 Milan
How to get from Zagreb to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM9h50Zagreb, Bus Station6:35 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM9h50Zagreb, Bus Station6:35 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 60008:05 AM1h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:20 AMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:30 PM9h30Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)7:00 AMMilan, Lampugnano (M1)$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM9h55Zagreb, Bus Station5:25 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM14h00Zagreb, Bus Station8:00 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$851One-way2 transfers
LO614 · LO3176:05 PM15h40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:45 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
LO612 · LO31712:50 PM20h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:45 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
TK1058 · TK18732:00 PM18h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:45 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Milan:
A bus is $487 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Milan costing on average $559 (€470).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Milan 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 Milan Linate Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Milan by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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