There are 8 ways to get from Zagreb to Rome by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZAG - FCO
4h 37m€34–169Bus, train
- 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 Roma Terminitrain
9h 53m€437–1,334Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
13h 21m€146–247Drive 864.7 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Romecar 864.7 km
8h 29m€137–198Shuttle, shuttle to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana
- Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Trieste Airport
- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRS - FCO
6h 5m€102–1,053Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VCE - FCO
7h 29m€99–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
12h 40m€65–110Bus via Ljubljana
- Take the bus from Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
15h 1m€68–150
Zagreb to Rome by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Rome is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €30 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Rome. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Roma Termini via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Zagreb and Rome is 581 km. The road distance is 864.7 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Rome without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 53m and costs €430 - €1400.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Zagreb to Rome, including transfers.
Zagreb to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.
Zagreb to Rome train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 13h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Rome, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Roma Termini via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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
- €22–260
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €350–950
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Zagreb to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €28–450
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €28–75
- Private
- €140–180
Shuttle from Ljubljana to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–420
- Website
- GoOpti
- Private
- €204
Shuttle from Zagreb to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €46–1,200
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €46
- Private
- €259
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More Questions & Answers
Zagreb to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Zagreb to Rome train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Rome is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Zagreb to Rome.
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