Night train Split – Zagreb
(HŽPP 1820 + 1821)

Night train Split – Zagreb

Take the night train on your next trip to Split or Zagreb!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Split or Zagreb? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 424 km long train journey emits approximately 14 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the 1820 + 1821 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Travel by night train in Croatia – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

1820 Split – Zagreb Gl. K.

Night train 1820 departs from Split at 21:11, and arrives at Zagreb Gl. K. at 05:49. It has intermediate stops in Knin and Karlovac. The total trip duration is 8:38 hours. The train leaves Split every Monday and Sunday.

1821 Zagreb Gl. K. – Split

The return trip, night train 1821, departs from Zagreb Gl. K. at 22:30, and arrives at Split at 07:01. It has intermediate stops in Karlovac and Knin. The total trip duration is 8:31 hours. The train has no regular departures.

Buy tickets for the night train from Split to Zagreb

This night train line is operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.