There are 7 ways to get from Croatia to Bologna by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
7h 45m€359–742Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
10h 16m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Tarvisio Boscoverde to Bologna Centraletrain Nj
11h 2m€52–131Drive 492.9 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Bolognacar 492.9 km
5h 8m€79–114Fly
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SPU - BLQ
6h 2m€80–260Bus via Venice
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
8h 19m€353–712Bus, train via Trieste
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centralebus
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
13h 50m€237–522
Croatia to Bologna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Bologna is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Croatia to Bologna is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and Tarvisio Boscoverde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Croatia and Bologna is 519 km. The road distance is 492.9 km.
The best way to get from Croatia to Bologna without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 45m and costs €350 - €750.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Croatia to Bologna, including transfers.
Croatia to Bologna bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Croatia to Bologna train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Croatia to Bologna is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 2m, you could also bus via Venice, which costs €350 - €750 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Croatia and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Bologna Centrale via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, and Tarvisio Boscoverde in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 4 times a day.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Split Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–360
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €320–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €320–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €170–290
- Website
- GoOpti
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Booking & Getting There
Croatia to Bologna bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja station.
Croatia to Bologna train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Bologna is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Croatia to Bologna.
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