Zagreb to Petržalka by train
Petržalka lies 271 km (168 mi) north of Zagreb, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Croatia and Slovakia rail, over roughly 331 km (206 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Zagreb | Petržalka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Slovakia |
| Population | 663,592 | 112,380 |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Stations on record | Zagreb Main Station, Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor, Zagreb Borongaj | Bratislava-Petržalka railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Petržalka
Crossing from Croatia into Slovakia: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
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Staying in Petržalka
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Common questions
How far is Petržalka from Zagreb?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north of Zagreb; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Petržalka by train?
About 3 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zagreb and Petržalka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petržalka?
The Euro (EUR).
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.