The average train between Zagreb and Brussels takes 24h 5m and the fastest train takes 16h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb to Brussels. 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 Brussels. 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 Brussels at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 24h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zagreb to Brussels? 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 Zagreb to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Brussels station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
Zagreb to Brussels train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Brussels train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Zagreb to Brussels train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Brussels is 1,024.2 km. The road distance is 1,367 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Brussels-Nord via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 17h 27m.