Rome to Zagreb Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Rome to Zagreb, side by side.

Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Rome to Zagreb: what to expect

Rome and Zagreb are about 516 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Italy to Croatia. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 516 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Rome–Zagreb tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Zagreb

• Zagreb's Museum of Broken Relationships, built from donated mementos, opened in 2010 and won the Kenneth Hudson Award in 2011. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Zagreb's funicular, running since 1890, has a 66-metre track and a 64-second ride, among the world's shortest. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Since 1 January 1877, the Grič cannon has fired every day at noon from Zagreb's Lotrščak Tower. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Rome to Zagreb

How long does the journey from Rome to Zagreb take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 18 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Rome to Zagreb?
The lowest fare seen recently is €38.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 7 Dec 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €56.80. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Rome to Zagreb?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €56.80 and the lowest bus fare €38.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Rome to Zagreb?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Trenitalia, FlixBus.