There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Croatia by train, ferry, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 2 ferry, bus • 8h 32m
474 kn - 895 kn
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 14m
244 kn - 306 kn
7 alternative options
Train • 11h 13m
352 kn - 970 kn
Bus via Poreč • 13h 6m
510 kn - 832 kn
Night train • 11h 12m
520 kn - 816 kn
Drive • 5h 55m
550 kn - 850 kn
Fly Milan Linate to Split • 6h 29m
679 kn - 2.033 kn
Fly Milan Linate to Zagreb • 6h 32m
694 kn - 1.951 kn
Train, train to Zurich, fly to Zagreb • 7h 56m
1.034 kn - 3.045 kn
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Croatia from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Italy
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days prior to boarding
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days prior to boarding
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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Rules to follow in Croatia
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Considerations leaving from Italy
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Croatia from Italy.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Croatia is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Croatia is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Croatia is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Croatia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 9 May 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Croatia is to bus which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 11h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Croatia is to drive which costs 75€ - 120€ and takes 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Croatia. However, there are services departing from via orefici, 24 fronte via cantu' and arriving at Zagreb via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Trieste Centrale and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Milan and Croatia is 609 km. The road distance is 626.4 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Croatia without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs 60€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Milan to Croatia, including transfers.
Milan to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Croatia is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs 45€ - 130€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 11h 14m, you could also fly, which costs 85€ - 270€ and takes 6h 29m.
- Distance: 609.4 km
- Duration: 8h 32m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Croatia?
You can take a train from Milan to Zagreb via Trieste Centrale and Ljubljana in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Zagreb 5 times a week. Tickets cost 230 kn - 290 kn and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 3.900 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 4.500 kn
Flights from Zurich to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 2.400 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 2.900 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Zagreb via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 3.700 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 2.700 kn
Flights from Zurich to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 2.400 kn
Flights from Zurich to Zagreb via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.400 kn - 2.400 kn
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.100 kn - 2.800 kn
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 2.400 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Zagreb via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 2.500 kn
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zagreb via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 800 kn - 2.600 kn
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 700 kn - 1.900 kn
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 550 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Base Standard
- 320 kn - 430 kn
- Base Premium
- 390 kn - 550 kn
Train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 230 kn - 750 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 230 kn - 310 kn
- Base Standard
- 420 kn - 600 kn
- Base Premium
- 500 kn - 750 kn
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 115 kn - 130 kn
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- 75 kn - 95 kn
- Regional Train Ticket
- 60 kn - 85 kn
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- 110 kn - 130 kn
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 300 kn - 390 kn
- Website
- Nightjet
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Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Night train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 320 kn - 430 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 220 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 270 kn
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 390 kn - 700 kn
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kn - 600 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 280 kn - 380 kn
- 1st Class
- 450 kn - 600 kn
- Phone
- 0800 1992
- Gradski-bus@autobusi-vincek.com
- Website
- autobusi-vincek.com
Bus from Venezia - Tronchetto to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 250 kn - 290 kn
- Schedules at
- autobusi-vincek.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 230 kn - 290 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0381 325195
- stavbus@stav.it
- Website
- stavautolinee.it
Bus from Milan to Poreč
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 420 kn - 480 kn
- Schedules at
- stavautolinee.it
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Porec Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 210 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Porec Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Arriva d.o.o.
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Poreč to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 220 kn
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Poreč to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85 kn - 120 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 (0) 32 308 935
- polet@polet.hr
- Website
- polet.hr
Bus from Poreč to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 351 kn
- Schedules at
- polet.hr
- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Ferry from P.le Roma "G" to Tronchetto Mercato
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 57 kn
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
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There is no direct flight from Milan Linate Airport to Split Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Milan to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Milan to Croatia train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Croatia is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Milan to Croatia.
Aer Lingus, Air France, Croatia Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Milan Linate Airport to Split Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Linate Airport is to line 73 bus which takes 20 min and costs 1€ - 3€.