How to travel from Zagreb to Rome

There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Rome including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is a bus with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Rome:

A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Rome costing on average €438.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 56m.

The distance from Zagreb to Rome is approximately 321 miles (518 km).

The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Rome is:

• Around 33 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Rome by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Rome with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Croatia Airlines.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.