How to travel from Zagreb to Rome, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Padova and then to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance886km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Rome

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Rome

Transport options from Zagreb to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€125($125)
every 20 mins583km (362 miles)
Train
10h 35m
€63($63)
once daily965km (599 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€50($50)
4 times a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand886km (550 miles)

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome