There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Croatia by bus, 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
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Venice Piazzale Roma Parking to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
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Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Cheapest option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
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Take the bus from Trieste to Zagreb
4 alternative options
Bus via Ljubljana
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Take the bus from Venice Piazzale Roma Parking to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
Bus
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Take the bus from San Donà di Piave to Zagreb
Train
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbf
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Drive
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Drive from Venice to Zagreb
Venice to Croatia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Croatia is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Croatia is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Venice Piazzale Roma Parking and arriving at Zagreb via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Venice and Croatia is 365 km. The road distance is 374.8 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Croatia without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Venice to Croatia, including transfers.
Venice to Croatia bus services, operated by TripstAir, depart from Venice Piazzale Roma Parking station.
Venice to Croatia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Croatia is to bus via Ljubljana which takes 7h and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 8h 32m.
- Distance: 364.9 km
- Duration: 6h 55m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Croatia?
You can take a bus from Venice to Zagreb via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Ljubljana bus station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venice to Zagreb via Villach Hbf in around 8h 32m.
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 Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +386 129 13 332
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €18
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €10 - €13
- Regional Train Ticket
- €8 - €11
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €14 - €18
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €26
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
- Phone
- +38670511611
- info@tripstair.com
- Website
- tripstair.com
Bus from Venice Piazzale Roma Parking to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €30
- Website
- TripstAir
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Trieste to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +39 055 967024
- info@florentiabus.it
- Website
- florentiabus.it
Bus from San Donà di Piave to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Schedules at
- florentiabus.it
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Venice to Croatia train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Croatia is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Venice to Croatia.