What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Rajec?

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Rajec is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 14h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zagreb to Rajec?

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Rajec is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Rajec?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Rajec. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Rajec via Graz Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Rajec?

The distance between Zagreb and Rajec is 672 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.

How do I travel from Zagreb to Rajec without a car?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Rajec without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 54m and costs €40 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Rajec?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Zagreb to Rajec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Rajec train from?

Zagreb to Rajec train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train or bus from Zagreb to Rajec?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Rajec is to bus via Vienna which takes 12h 3m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Zagreb to Rajec train arrive?

Zagreb to Rajec train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Rajec?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Rajec is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Zagreb to Rajec.

Where can I stay near Rajec?

There are 407+ hotels available in Rajec.

Zagreb to Rajec - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zagreb to Rajec by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor bus station885 / ...
2. Take the train from Maribor to Graz Hbf152 / ...
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaRe
5. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina43 / ...
11h 54m
€43–158
Bus via Vienna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Žilina
12h 3m
€37–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Bratislava-PetrzalkaEn
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina43 / ...
12h 44m
€106–158
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Rajec530.4 km
6h 18m
€80–115
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz HbfEc
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaRe
4. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina43 / ...
12h 25m
€41–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Nagykanizsa946
2. Take the bus from Letenye to Žilina511801
14h 26m
€37–50
Fly to Vienna International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZAG - VIE
2. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Main Train Station
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
8h 13m
€85–222
Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)ZAG - KRK
2. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Žilina
12h 43m
€81–220

Zagreb to Rajec by bus, foot, and train

56Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Rajec, Slovakia?

You can take a bus from Zagreb to Rajec via Vienna, International Busterminal, Žilina, and Zilina in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rajec via Graz Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, and Zilina in around 12h 25m.

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