There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Croatia by plane, night bus, train, 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.
Fly to Zadar
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Zadar (ZAD)
Fly to Trieste, night bus
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Trieste (TRS)
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Take the night bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
Train, night bus
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Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale
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Take the night bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station
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Take the train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Train
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Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbf
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zagreb
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Zagreb
Rome to Croatia by train and night bus
The journey time between Rome and Croatia is around 10h 47m and covers a distance of around 875 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno, FlixBus and others, the Rome to Croatia service departs from Roma Tiburtina and arrives in Zagreb Glavni Kol.. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Croatia is to fly which costs €26 - €220 and takes 4h 49m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Croatia is to fly which costs €55 - €230 and takes 3h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Venezia Mestre and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Rome and Croatia is 545 km. The road distance is 889.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Croatia without a car is to train and night bus which takes 10h 47m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Rome to Croatia, including transfers.
Rome to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Croatia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €30 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 12h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 50m.
- Distance: 545 km
- Duration: 4h 28m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Croatia?
Wizz Air, Alitalia and two other airlines fly from Rome to Split 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Zagreb via Venezia Mestre and Villach Hbf in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 kn - 3.700 kn
Flights from Rome to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 470 kn - 2.000 kn
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 240 kn - 2.300 kn
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 150 kn - 1.700 kn
Flights from Rome to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 1.700 kn
Flights from Rome to Zagreb via Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110 kn - 1.700 kn
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 130 kn - 1.400 kn
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 3.400 kn
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 Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 340 kn - 1.000 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 340 kn - 460 kn
- Base Standard
- 550 kn - 800 kn
- Base Premium
- 700 kn - 1.000 kn
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 850 kn
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 270 kn - 370 kn
- Base Standard
- 490 kn - 650 kn
- Base Premium
- 550 kn - 850 kn
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 Rome Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 260 kn - 750 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 270 kn - 380 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 260 kn - 370 kn
- Smart Flex
- 500 kn - 750 kn
Train from Rome Tiburtina to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 210 kn - 650 kn
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 230 kn - 320 kn
- Smart Low Cost
- 210 kn - 300 kn
- Smart Flex
- 440 kn - 650 kn
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Ljubljana to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 250 kn - 350 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kn - 390 kn
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
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 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 180 kn - 250 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 420 kn
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- 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
- 60 kn - 130 kn
- Website
- Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- 75 kn - 95 kn
- Regional Train Ticket
- 60 kn - 80 kn
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- 100 kn - 130 kn
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 Mestre to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 250 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- Railjet
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
Night bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50 kn - 65 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 70 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 310 kn - 380 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0800 1992
- Gradski-bus@autobusi-vincek.com
- Website
- autobusi-vincek.com
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 600 kn - 700 kn
- Schedules at
- autobusi-vincek.com
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Split Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Rome to Croatia train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Croatia is 889 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Rome to Croatia.
Wizz Air, Alitalia, Croatia Airlines and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to Split Airport.
Book your Rome to Croatia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 57+ hotels available in Croatia. Prices start at 750 kn per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.