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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Padua
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $574.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $574 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Padua
Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Padua:
A bus is $530 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Padua costing on average $574 (€481).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $120 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€63). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 4h 22m 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 Padua
How to get from Zagreb to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM6h20Zagreb, Bus Station3:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM6h20Zagreb, Bus Station3:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH7435 · LH94581:20 PM2h45Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:05 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus2:05 PM7h40Zagreb, Bus Station9:45 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM8h15Zagreb, Bus Station5:45 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM8h55Zagreb, Bus Station2:55 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$511One-way1 transfer
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LH94664:40 PM4h00Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:40 PMVerona Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
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LH94604:40 PM6h05Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
OS604 · OS54311:00 AM2h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Padua:
A bus is $530 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Padua costing on average $574 (€481).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Padua 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 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Padua by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Padua by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.
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