The distance between Zagreb and Rome is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zagreb to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rome → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Rome (FCO).
Take the train to Villach Hbf then Padova and then to Roma Tiburtina.
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Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Zagreb and Rome is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Zagreb and Rome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Rome is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Rome. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Rome. 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 10h 35m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Zagreb and Rome. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Rome. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 12h 20m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Rome. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Rome. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Rome with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Ryanair, Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Zagreb and Rome. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from Zagreb to Rome typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).
The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Rome. The distance is around 886km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Rome is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 15m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 583km (362 miles) |
Train | 10h 35m | €63($63) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | €50($50) | 4 times a week | 895km (556 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €160($160) | on demand | 886km (550 miles) |
Croatia Airlines
The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.