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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome:
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Rome costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Rome
How to get from Zagreb to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 88369:30 PM1h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$211One-way0 transfers
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FR 88369:30 PM1h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 88369:30 PM1h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:40 PM12h40Zagreb, Bus Station9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM16h05Zagreb, Bus Station6:10 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1291One-way1 transfer
EW888 · EW9733:25 PM4h35Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport8:00 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2041One-way1 transfer
OU3802:45 PM2h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
OU652 · OU38011:55 AM5h15Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Rome:
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Rome costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 29 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air.
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