There are 9 ways to get from Italy to Croatia by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Split Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Split Airport (SPU)plane FCO - SPU
4h 37m€64–206Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zadar Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BLQ - ZAD
4h 27m€34–212Train, bus via Venice
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 5m€438–1,333Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319
13h 26m€151–268Drive 865.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Zagrebcar 865.1 km
8h 29m€137–197Fly Naples Airport to Split Airport
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Split Airport (SPU)plane NAP - SPU
4h 15m€41–182Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zagrebbus N997
14h 18m€72–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Trieste C.letrain
- Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
14h 30m€287–967Bus via Ljubljana
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Glavni Kolodvorbus
16h 10m€70–138
Italy to Croatia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Croatia is to fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Zagreb via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Italy and Croatia is 439 km. The road distance is 865.1 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Croatia without a car is to train and bus via Venice which takes 10h 5m and costs €430 - €1400.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Italy to Croatia, including transfers.
Italy to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Italy to Croatia train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 13h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Italy and Croatia?
Ryanair and Croatia Airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Trg bana J. Jelačića via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, Zagreb Glavni Kol., and Glavni kolodvor in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zadar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–180
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Trieste C.le
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €350–950
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–260
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Trieste Centrale to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–260
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Italy to Croatia train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Croatia is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Italy to Croatia.
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