There are 6 ways to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome by plane, bus, train, 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 to Rome • 5h
123€ - 212€
Cheapest option
Fly to Rome Ciampino • 6h 11m
33€ - 171€
4 alternative options
Bus, train • 11h 32m
62€ - 162€
Bus • 14h 30m
84€ - 100€
Night train, train • 13h 51m
96€ - 195€
Drive • 8h 21m
110€ - 160€
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Italy from Croatia
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Croatia
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. Brazil, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Italy from Croatia
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Health declaration required
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Health declaration required
- 10 day mandatory monitored quarantine
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Rules to follow in Italy
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Considerations leaving from Croatia
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Italy from Croatia.
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 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rome is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rome is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rome is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Croatia from Italy.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 11 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is to bus which costs 600 kn - 800 kn and takes 14h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome is to fly which costs 900 kn - 1.600 kn and takes 5h.
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 and train which takes 11h 32m and costs 470 kn - 1.300 kn.
It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs 900 kn - 1.600 kn. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 600 kn - 800 kn and takes 14h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Rome Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 50m and has one stopover.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome bus services, operated by Vincek Autobusi ltd., arrive at Rome Tiburtina station.
- Distance: 512.8 km
- Duration: 5h
What companies run services between Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia and Rome, Italy?
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and eight other airlines fly from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Rome hourly. 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 Ciampino via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 170€
Flights from Zagreb to Rome Ciampino via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 290€
Flights from Zagreb to Rome Ciampino via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 170€
Flights from Zagreb to Rome Ciampino via Frankfurt, Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 170€
Flights from Zagreb to Rome Ciampino via Frankfurt, Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 170€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 600€
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 600€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 310€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 310€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 270€
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 210€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 220€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 250€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 240€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 320€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome via Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 250€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Zagreb to Rome Ciampino via Frankfurt, Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 650€
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 Trieste Centrale to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 140€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 45€ - 65€
- Base Standard
- 75€ - 110€
- Base Premium
- 90€ - 140€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 90€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 27€ - 40€
- Base Standard
- 50€ - 70€
- Base Premium
- 60€ - 90€
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 Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 35€
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.getbybus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 28€
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zagreb to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
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