The average train between Salzburg and Zagreb takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Zagreb. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Zagreb at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Zagreb. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Zagreb station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Salzburg to Zagreb train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Zagreb train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Book your Salzburg to Zagreb train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Zagreb is 274.1 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol. via Villach Hbf and Ljubljana in around 7h 58m.