How to travel from Florence to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Florence and Zagreb is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Florence to Zagreb 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 Florence (FLR) to Zagreb (ZAG).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    HRK 1,855($245)
Operated byAir Dolomiti+ 5 others
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 900($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 600($80)
Operated by

Florentia Bus

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Florence to Zagreb by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 600 ($80) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,855 ($245).

The distance between Florence and Zagreb is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Florence and Zagreb by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Zagreb is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx HRK 1,855 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 600 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Zagreb. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Florence to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Florence and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Florence and Zagreb. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Florence and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 45m.

Florentia Bus run regular bus services between Florence and Zagreb. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Florence and Zagreb. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and arrive at Zagreb (ZAG) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Florence to Zagreb. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Florence to Zagreb typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and and arrive into Zagreb (ZAG).

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) 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 Florence and Zagreb. The distance is around 615km (382 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 Florence to Zagreb is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around HRK 600 ($80).

How do I get from Florence to Zagreb

Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Zagreb

Transport options from Florence to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
HRK 1,855($245)
every 30 mins1,476km (917 miles)
Train
9h 20m
HRK 900($120)
once daily725km (451 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
HRK 600($80)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
HRK 840($110)
on demand615km (382 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

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

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb