How to travel from Zagreb to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Rome

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 321 miles (518 km)

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$82

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Cheapest

$229

Average price

14h 30m

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

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from Zagreb to Rome

How to get from Zagreb to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 PM12h40
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 PM12h40
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8836
    2:25 PM1h25
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    3:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM18h20
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    3:05 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 PM15h35
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM17h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    2:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU384
    7:30 AM2h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU656 · OU380
    10:05 PM19h05
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU380
    2:45 PM2h25
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $4511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is a flight with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Rome costing on average $34 (€27).

A flight is $113 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Rome costing on average $137 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 40m.

Train takes on average 23h 15m.

The distance from Zagreb to Rome is approximately 321 miles (518 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Rome is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Rome as scheduled services by train, 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, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus 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, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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.
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