There are 7 ways to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome by plane, train, bus, shuttle, night bus 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 to Rome
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Rome (FCO)
6 alternative options
Fly to Naples, train
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Naples (NAP)
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Bus
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Rome Tiburtina
Shuttle, bus
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Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
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Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Rome Tiburtina
Night bus, train
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Take the night bus from Zagreb to Venice Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Zagreb to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Drive
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Drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome
Zagreb (ZAG) to Rome (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is to night bus which costs 330 kn - 420 kn and takes 13h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is to fly which costs 200 kn - 1.500 kn and takes 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Airport and arriving at Rome Tiburtina via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and Rome is 513 km. The road distance is 893.8 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs 600 kn - 800 kn.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome, including transfers.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome bus services, operated by Vincek Autobusi ltd., depart from Zagreb station.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs 200 kn - 1.500 kn. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 600 kn - 800 kn and takes 14h 30m.
The quickest flight from Zagreb Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome bus services, operated by Vincek Autobusi ltd., arrive at Rome Tiburtina station.

- Distance: 512.8 km
- Duration: 2h 7m
What companies run services between Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia and Rome, Italy?
Ryanair and Croatia Airlines fly from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome 3 times a week. Alternatively, Vincek Autobusi ltd. operates a bus from Zagreb to Rome Tiburtina twice a week. Tickets cost €80 - €95 and the journey takes 13h.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €160
Flights from Zagreb to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €16 - €130

- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €370

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 Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110

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 Napoli Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45

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 Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 0800 1992
- Gradski-bus@autobusi-vincek.com
- Website
- autobusi-vincek.com
Bus from Zagreb to Rome Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €95
- Schedules at
- autobusi-vincek.com

- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €29 - €230
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €29 - €40
- Private
- €110 - €230

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Rome Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Zagreb to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Zagreb to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is 894 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome.
Ryanair and Croatia Airlines offer flights from Zagreb Airport to Rome Airport.
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