The average train between Brussels and Zagreb takes 20h 47m and the fastest train takes 16h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Zagreb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brussels and Zagreb. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Zagreb at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 20h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Zagreb? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Zagreb station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
Brussels to Zagreb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Zagreb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Book your Brussels to Zagreb train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Zagreb is 1,024.2 km. The road distance is 1,359 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 16h 56m.