How to travel from Zagreb to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Zagreb and Brussels is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Brussels by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,283km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Brussels by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Zagreb and Brussels is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,024km (636 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Zagreb and Brussels by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Brussels is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Brussels. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Zagreb and Brussels. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 35m, 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 Zagreb and Brussels. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 23hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Brussels. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Brussels with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Croatia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between Zagreb and Brussels. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Zagreb to Brussels typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Zagreb and Brussels. The distance is around 1,283km (797 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Brussels is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Brussels

Transport options from Zagreb to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€305($305)
every 15 mins1,059km (658 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 10m
€170($170)
every 20 mins1,083km (673 miles)
Train
15h 35m
€160($160)
once daily1,382km (859 miles)
Bus
23hrs
€70($70)
twice daily1,401km (871 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€230($230)
on demand1,283km (797 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels