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Taking the train from Zagreb to Bratislava in 9 hours 1 minute
Thinking about taking the train from Zagreb to Bratislava? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 55 minutes to travel the 170 miles (274 km) from Zagreb to Bratislava by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel with ÖBB trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Zagreb to Bratislava start from £56.23 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Bratislava? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Zagreb to Bratislava by train
It takes an average of 12h 55m to travel from Zagreb to Bratislava by train, over a distance of around 170 miles (274 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Zagreb to Bratislava and tickets for this journey start from £56.23 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:40 | |
| Departure station | Zagreb | |
| Arrival station | Bratislava | |
| Journey time | From 9h 1m | |
| Distance | 170 miles (274 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £56.23 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Zagreb to Bratislava
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ÖBB trains from Zagreb to Bratislava
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Zagreb to Bratislava
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Zagreb to Bratislava by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.