The average train between Essen and Zagreb takes 18h 54m and the fastest train takes 13h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 Essen and Zagreb. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Zagreb at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 18h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zagreb station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
Essen to Zagreb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zagreb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Book your Essen to Zagreb train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 6 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Zagreb is 908.5 km. The road distance is 1,231 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol. via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 15h 25m.