There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Croatia by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train or car
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
Fly Milan Malpensa to Zagreb • 4h 40m
759 kn - 1.450 kn
Cheapest option
Fly Milan Bergamo to Zadar • 4h 50m
202 kn - 998 kn
9 alternative options
Fly Milan Malpensa to Split • 4h 50m
372 kn - 1.232 kn
Fly Milan Linate to Split • 6h 26m
578 kn - 2.132 kn
Fly Milan Linate to Trieste, bus • 6h 8m
390 kn - 3.344 kn
Train, line 2 ferry, bus • 8h 49m
Bus • 11h 4m
250 kn - 354 kn
Train, night train • 11h 39m
674 kn - 1.264 kn
Bus via Umag • 13h 48m
505 kn - 696 kn
Night train • 11h 26m
513 kn - 2.003 kn
Drive • 5h 59m
600 kn - 950 kn
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The cheapest way to get from Milan to Croatia is to bus which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 11h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Croatia is to fly which costs 100€ - 200€ and takes 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Croatia. However, there are services departing from via orefici p.za cordusio and arriving at Zagreb via Milano - Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
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 Venezia Mestre and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Milan and Croatia is 609 km. The road distance is 625.4 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 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Milan to Croatia, including transfers.
Milan to Croatia bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, depart from Milano - Lampugnano 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 fly which takes 4h 40m and costs 100€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 11h 4m.
- Distance: 609.4 km
- Duration: 4h 40m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Croatia?
Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines and two other airlines fly from Milan to Velika Gorica 5 times a day. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Milano - Lampugnano to Zagreb twice a week. Tickets cost 240 kn - 340 kn and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 2.300 kn
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Split via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.300 kn - 2.600 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.500 kn
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 4.700 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Reggio Calabria, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 4.700 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 250 kn - 3.300 kn
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 320 kn - 1.400 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 2.900 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 2.400 kn
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 4.700 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.130 kn - 1.170 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.300 kn
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.600 kn - 3.400 kn
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 4.500 kn
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 4.400 kn
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zagreb via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.130 kn - 1.170 kn
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Split via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 2.500 kn
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 900 kn
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 140 kn - 210 kn
- Smart Flex
- 300 kn - 420 kn
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 410 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 160 kn - 220 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 140 kn - 200 kn
- Smart Flex
- 300 kn - 410 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 Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 550 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 160 kn - 230 kn
- Base Standard
- 320 kn - 420 kn
- Base Premium
- 390 kn - 550 kn
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 160 kn - 550 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 160 kn - 220 kn
- Base Standard
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Base Premium
- 380 kn - 550 kn
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 Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kn - 1.100 kn
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kn - 1.000 kn
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
Train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 300 kn
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 290 kn - 390 kn
- Website
- Nightjet
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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
Night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 750 kn - 1.700 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 750 kn - 1.000 kn
- 1st Class
- 1.200 kn - 1.700 kn
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Rijeka Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 160 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
Bus from Umag Crodux Gas Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 220 kn
- Website
- Autotrans d.d.
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 Trieste, Trieste to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50 kn - 65 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Milano - Lampugnano to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 340 kn
- Website
- Eurolines FR
- Phone
- 0381 325195
- stavbus@stav.it
- Website
- stavautolinee.it
Bus from Milan to Umag
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 410 kn - 470 kn
- Schedules at
- stavautolinee.it
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Umag to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85 kn - 130 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.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 20 minutes
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
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The quickest flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Milan to Croatia bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, arrive at Zagreb station.
Milan to Croatia train services, operated by EuroNight, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Croatia is 625 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Milan to Croatia.
Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Croatia Airlines offer flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport.
There are 48+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is to train which takes 37 min and costs 11€ - 16€.