There are 5 ways to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia by bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Trieste to Zagrebbus N544 / ...
4h 43m€17–37Train via Ljubljana
- Take the train from Villa Opicina to Ljubljanatrain Re
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
5h 29m€17–61Drive 225.9 km
- Drive from Trieste (Region) to Zagrebcar 225.9 km
2h 16m€36–51Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
4h 50m€39–356Train
- Take the train from Divaca to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 1475
5h 51m€17–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia is to train which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste (Region) to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Barcola and arriving at Zagreb via Trieste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste (Region) to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Villa Opicina and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Ljubljana and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Trieste (Region) and Croatia is 243 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.
The best way to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €16 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia, including transfers.
Trieste (Region) to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.
Trieste (Region) to Croatia train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Villa Opicina station.
The best way to get from Trieste (Region) to Croatia is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €16 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Ljubljana, which costs €17 - €65 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Trieste (Region), Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy and Croatia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Trieste to Zagreb 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villa Opicina to Trg bana J. Jelačića via Ljubljana, Zagreb Glavni Kol., and Glavni kolodvor in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Villa Opicina to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €8–12
- Regional Train Ticket
- €10–13
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €16–19
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €9–14
- Regional Train Ticket
- €12–15
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €19–22
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Divaca to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35–350
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €35–45
- Private
- €170–350
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More Questions & Answers
Trieste (Region) to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Trieste (Region) to Croatia train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste (Region) to Croatia is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Trieste (Region) to Croatia.
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