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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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$220 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Rome to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM13h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM18h05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)7:10 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1081One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 883711:40 PM1h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1:05 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2371One-way0 transfers
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RJX 134+
EC 1155:55 AM13h25Rome Termini7:20 PMZagreb Main Station$2831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM17h00Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)10:25 AMZagreb, Bus Station$1381One-way1 transfer
LO2142 · LO3910 · LO61112:15 PM23h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3511One-way2 transfers
LO2142 · LO3924 · LO61112:15 PM23h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3511One-way2 transfers
LO2142 · LO3904 · LO61112:15 PM23h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$3511One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Zagreb
Travel to Zagreb easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Zagreb.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Zagreb:
A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Zagreb costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Malta Air.
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