There are 11 ways to get from Italy to Zagreb by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane FCO - ZAG
4h 51m€40–177Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BGY - ZAG
5h 13m€38–257Train, 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
9h 48m€422–855Train
- 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 Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
13h 31m€116–235Drive 863.9 km
- Drive from Rome to Zagrebcar 863.9 km
8h 32m€140–202Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane PMO - ZAG
5h 23m€45–217Fly from Naples Airport
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane NAP - ZAG
4h 29m€47–224Ferry to Dubrovnik Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry
- Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane DBV - ZAG
12h 10m€147–247Train, 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 18m€279–593Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zagrebbus N997
14h 19m€72–128Bus 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 2m€66–100
Italy to Zagreb by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Zagreb is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Zagreb is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Zagreb via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Italy and Zagreb is 581 km. The road distance is 863.9 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Zagreb without a car is to train and bus via Venice which takes 9h 48m and costs €420 - €900.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Italy to Zagreb, including transfers.
Italy to Zagreb bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Italy to Zagreb train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Zagreb is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 13h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Italy and Zagreb, Croatia?
Ryanair flies from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Venezia Mestre, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Trieste C.le
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- 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
- €340–600
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Trieste Centrale to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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Booking & Getting There
Italy to Zagreb bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Ljubljana Central Bus Station.
Italy to Zagreb train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Zagreb is 864 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Italy to Zagreb.
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