The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Zagreb
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€100
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Zagreb will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Zagreb without transferring at least once.
RJ 73+
D 155+
R 7703
RJ 559+
D 155+
R 7703
RJ 71+
D 155+
R 7703
RJ 737+
IC 515+
D 155+
R 7703
RJ 657+
D 157 · D 213
RJ 657+
D 157 · D 213
RJ 559+
D 153+
R 2995+
246
RJ 559+
D 153+
R 2995+
246
RJ 653+
D 155+
R 7703
RJ 133+
D 213Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €115.
Distance: 268 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€84 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Zagreb train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Zagreb trains for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 662+ RJ 533+ D 211 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h08 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 533+ S 1+ D 153+ R 615 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h46 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 533+ D 211 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h46 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 71+ D 153+ R 615+ D 211 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h12 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 559+ D 153+ R 615+ D 211 | 8:33 AM Vienna Airport | 7h37 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 559+ D 153+ R 615+ D 211 | 8:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h12 | 4:10 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 653+ D 155+ R 7703 | 10:33 AM Vienna Airport | 8h23 | 6:56 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 653+ D 155+ R 7703 | 10:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h58 | 6:56 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 133+ D 213 | 11:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h21 | 7:45 PM Zagreb Main Station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657+ D 157 · D 213 | 12:33 PM Vienna Airport | 7h12 | 7:45 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Zagreb
Trains from Vienna to Zagreb run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna to Zagreb trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Vienna and Zagreb from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Zagreb
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Zagreb by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zagreb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zagreb Main Station, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Zagreb
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Andaz Vienna on Belvedere
- 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Trg kralja Tomislava.
- Zinfandel's Restaurant
- Le Bistro Esplanade
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HRK 3
- Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
- Hotel Central
- Palace Hotel Zagreb
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, and domestic destinations
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
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