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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
13 h 48 m
Average duration
13 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zagreb to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Zurich will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
It's difficult to get from Zagreb to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.
R 7700 · 314 · RJ 112 · ECE 94
EC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 96
EC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 96
R 7700 · 314 · RJ 112 · ECE 94Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $262 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Zurich:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Zurich costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
Train takes on average 15h 26m.
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Direct services run with EuroNight.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Zurich trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EC 214 · EC 114 · ECE 96 | On time 8:40 AM Zagreb Main Station | 13h48 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Zagreb to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 13h 41m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average train duration 15h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 41m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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