How to travel from Antwerp to Zagreb, Croatia

The distance between Antwerp and Zagreb is around 1,281km (796 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Antwerp to Zagreb by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ZagrebAntwerp if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol..

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 2,055($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HRK 565($75)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Zagreb.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,281km (796 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Zagreb

There are several options for getting from Antwerp to Zagreb by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HRK 565 ($75) and will take around 23h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HRK 1,720 ($230).

The distance between Antwerp and Zagreb is around 1,281km (796 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,042km (647 miles)

It takes around 15h 50m to get from Antwerp and Zagreb by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Zagreb is to drive which takes around 11h 25m and will set you back approx HRK 1,720 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Zagreb, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HRK 565 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Zagreb. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Zagreb. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Antwerp and Zagreb. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Zagreb. It typically takes around 23h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Antwerp and Zagreb with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 23h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Antwerp and Zagreb. Buses run twice daily and take around 23h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Zagreb. We recommend that you take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Villach Hbf and then to Zagreb Glavni Kol.. instead which will take 15h 50m.

The closest major airport to Zagreb is Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (ZAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zagreb. Rijeka Airport (RJK) (RJK) and Pula Airport (PUY) (PUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Zagreb. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Zagreb is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 50m and will usually cost around HRK 2,055 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Zagreb

Transport options from Antwerp to Zagreb
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15h 50m
HRK 2,055($275)
once daily1,409km (876 miles)
Bus
23h 15m
HRK 565($75)
twice daily1,440km (894 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
HRK 1,720($230)
on demand1,281km (796 miles)

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Airports near Zagreb

The following major airports near Zagreb offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Croatia and internationally.

ZAG
Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zagreb
RJK
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Zagreb
PUY
Pula Airport (PUY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Zagreb