How to travel from Zagreb to Venice, Italy

The distance between Zagreb and Venice is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Zagreb to Venice by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Venice (VCE).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre Train Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Venice

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Venice by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Zagreb and Venice is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Zagreb and Venice by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Venice is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Venice. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Railjet run train services between Zagreb and Venice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Venice with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 25m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Florentia Bus run regular bus services between Zagreb and Venice. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Venice. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Venice (VCE) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Venice. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Venice typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Venice (VCE).

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Venice is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Venice

Transport options from Zagreb to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€335($335)
every 30 mins734km (456 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
5h 45m
€15($15)
every 20 mins389km (241 miles)
Bus to Venice7h 25m
€25($25)
twice daily424km (263 miles)
Bus to San Donà di Piave7h 50m
€79($79)
once daily402km (250 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€63($63)
twice daily491km (305 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€68($68)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice