How to get to Italy from Croatia

How to get to Italy from Croatia

How to organize a trip from Croatia to Italy

When traveling in Croatia, it is worth remembering about the opportunity to organize an excursion to neighboring countries with which it borders on land. And in addition to this, to Italy, with which the maritime border runs. 

Travel to Italy from Croatia is very popular as part of sightseeing tours, and self-organized trips. Due to the fact that the countries are part of the European Union, a Schengen visa is sufficient to travel between them.

In order to get from one country to another, you will have to cross the Adriatic Sea by ferry. And to get from Croatia to Italy by land, you will need to overcome a small section of Slovenia.

How to choose a transport

To decide on the transport for the trip, you need to decide how much time you are willing to allocate for the trip, how much money, and which cities in Italy you would like to visit. For example, Rome and Naples are further from the border and it will be easier to fly there by plane, but to Venice, you can go by ferry. Well, if from the Croatian city of Umag to the Italian city of Trieste is only 48 kilometers, then this distance will be easy to overcome by bus or car.

Car

The most expensive way, considering the cost of gasoline, toll roads and the rental of the car itself. You also need to take into account the nuances of the city you are going to. For example, when traveling by car to Venice, you need to understand that in the city on the water there may be problems with parking. 

Bus

The most budget-friendly way.

There are several regular bus routes between Croatia and Italy.

There are buses from Zagreb to Florence, Trieste, Venice, Padua, Turin and Rome.

Buses run from Dubrovnik and Pula to Trieste.

Transfer or taxi from Croatia to Italy

The most reliable and fastest way to get to Italy from Croatia is by transfer. The cost of a transfer from Zagreb to Venice is 350 euros. The price includes all additional costs such as toll roads, parking, waiting at the airport. This is very convenient, as the driver will pick you up at the airport with a sign in the arrival hall and take you to the desired address in Italy. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to make several stops for coffee. Also, a big advantage of the c Transfer Italy transfer is the Russian drivers from Italy. 

Ferry

Italy and Croatia are separated by the Adriatic Sea and by water it is possible to get from one country to another by ferry, private yachts and boats. 

There are regular and seasonal ferry lines here. 

On some ferries, the transfer is possible even with a car. 

Ferries depart from the cities of Istria and arrive in Venice, Trieste and Pescara.

A seasonal ferry line connects the cities of Split and Ancona.

Train

Italy and Croatia are united by a pan-European railway system. Moving between countries is relatively low-cost but long — the road can take more than 8 hours. But children under 11 years old can go for free, and for young people from 12 to 27 years old, there are discounted season tickets.

Trains run from Zagreb to Venice, Rome and Milan.

Airplane

The fastest and most convenient way to move. There are several scheduled airlines that offer flights between Croatia and Italy. 

Dubrovnik to Rome, Venice and Milan
From Zagreb to Bologna, Rome and Milan.
From Split to Milan, Rome, Naples and Florence.
Required documents

EU residents can move freely between countries. But for foreigners, travel in Europe in 2021 is temporarily limited. 

A tourist Schengen visa is not enough to cross the Italian border. While the country is quarantined, you can visit it with a Schengen business visa, for medical purposes, or if you have a residence permit.

In addition, upon arrival in Italy, you now need to present a completed "Declaration of Health".

Restrictions related to the spread of Covid-19.

Since March 15, 2021, due to an active increase in the incidence of the disease, half of the 20 regions of Italy have again moved to the " red " zone.

Therefore, the new government decree banned non-mandatory travel abroad and between regions and municipalities of Italy.

In this regard, entry to Italy from Croatia is allowed to residents of Italy and other EU countries, provided that certain rules are met. You must present a negative test for COVID-19 at the entrance, issued no later than 2 days before arrival, and then undergo a 5-day mandatory quarantine. At the end of the self-isolation period, a new PCR test or analysis will be required to determine antibodies to Covid-19.

Since the second of April, free mandatory PCR testing of arriving passengers has been launched at Italian airports. For example, right at the Venice Marco Polo airport, a special point is equipped for collecting PCR analysis, and the result will be ready in 15 minutes.