Bursa to Zagreb by train
Zagreb lies 1,231 km (765 mi) north-west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Croatia rail, over roughly 1,502 km (934 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bursa | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Croatia |
| Population | 3.1 million | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Stations on record | Piribeyler railway station | Zagreb Main Station, Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor, Zagreb Borongaj |
Clocks in Zagreb are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 13 h 29 min journey lands only 12 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zagreb
Crossing from Turkey into Croatia: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book trains from Bursa to Zagreb
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Staying in Zagreb
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 879 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (591), and 13 are five-star. Across 705 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 355,969 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zagreb from Bursa?
1,231 km (765 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bursa; by road roughly 1,502 km (934 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Zagreb by train?
About 13 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Zagreb?
Zagreb is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zagreb against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Zagreb?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Zagreb?
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.