The average train between Leuven and Zagreb takes 25h 41m and the fastest train takes 24h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 twice daily between Leuven and Zagreb. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Zagreb at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 25h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leuven 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 Leuven to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Zagreb station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
Leuven to Zagreb train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Zagreb train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Book your Leuven to Zagreb train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Zagreb is 1,004.2 km. The road distance is 1,344 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 18h 42m.