Subotica to Zagreb by train
Zagreb lies 287 km (178 mi) west of Subotica, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Serbia and Croatia rail, over roughly 350 km (217 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Subotica | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Croatia |
| Population | 100,000 | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Stations on record | Subotica railway station, Kelebia railway station | Zagreb Main Station, Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor, Zagreb Borongaj |
What changes when you arrive in Zagreb
Crossing from Serbia into Croatia: money changes from the Dinar 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 Subotica 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 Subotica?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, west of Subotica; by road roughly 350 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Subotica to Zagreb by train?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Subotica and Zagreb?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.