The average train between Zagreb and Bielefeld takes 19h 52m and the fastest train takes 14h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb to Bielefeld. 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 Zagreb and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 19h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
Zagreb to Bielefeld train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Bielefeld train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Zagreb to Bielefeld train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Bielefeld is 877.8 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Bielefeld Hbf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 5m.