The average train between Zagreb and Ghent takes 23h 12m and the fastest train takes 17h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb to Ghent. 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 4 times a day between Zagreb and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 23h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 41m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Zagreb to Ghent? 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 Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Ghent station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.
Zagreb to Ghent train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Ghent train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Zagreb to Ghent train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Ghent is 1,073.7 km. The road distance is 1,417 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 50m.