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How to get fromZagreb to Bolognaby bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Bologna by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centraletrain train
    7h 8m
    €418–857

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus bus Itabus
    10h 16m
    €44–63

  3. Bus, train via Trieste

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Triestebus bus 402
    2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    9h 47m
    €64–110

  4. Drive  491.8 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Bolognacar car 491.8 km
    5h 8m
    €89–128

  5. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ZAG - BLQ
    6h 17m
    €71–212

  6. Bus via Venice

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus bus 536 / ...
    8h 4m
    €414–841

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Bologna Centralebus bus 537 / ...
    8h 45m
    €45–75

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain train 318 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centraletrain train
    9h 56m
    €70–109

  9. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane ZAG - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    7h 16m
    €98–384

Zagreb to Bologna by bus and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Bologna, Italy?

Air Dolomiti, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bologna Centrale via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) in around 8h 4m.

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