How to travel from Zagreb to Florence, Italy

The distance between Zagreb and Florence is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated byLufthansa+ 7 others

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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Padova and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Florentia Bus

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Florence

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Zagreb and Florence is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Zagreb and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Florence is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Florence. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf and Padova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Zagreb and Florence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Florence. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 30m.

Florentia Bus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Florence. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Florence typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Florence. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Zagreb to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Florence

Transport options from Zagreb to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
€315($315)
every 10 mins1,481km (920 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€360($360)
every 30 mins1,497km (930 miles)
Train
8h 60m
€41($41)
once daily708km (440 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€80($80)
twice daily653km (405 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand616km (383 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence