Varaždin to Lisbon by train
Travel from Varaždin (Croatia) to Lisbon (Portugal) by train (2240km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Varaždin in Croatia to Lisbon in Portugal, the main route leads via Italy or Germany, France and Spain. Please read the following information and blog posts.
There are three different travel routes. Have a look on them and decide which one fits best for you.
- 1Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Trieste (Italy) - Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal)
- 2Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Trieste (Italy) - Nice (France) - Madrid (Spain) - Lisbon (Portugal)
- 3Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Munich (Germany) - Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal)
2240 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Varaždin to Lisbon, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
The following links could be interesting for you.
train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Varaždin / Zagreb - Porto / Zagreb - Faro / Split - Lisbon / Split - Porto / Split - Faro / Rijeka - Lisbon / Rijeka - Porto / Dubrovnik - Lisbon / Dubrovnik - Porto1 Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Trieste (Italy) - Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Varaždin (Croatia) to Zagreb (Croatia)
To travel in Croatia by train, buy domestic train tickets locally at a railway station. Most tickets can also be purchased on the website of "HZ" (Croatian railways).
Train tickets for international journeys are only available at railway stations.
If no train connection is available, use one of the frequent bus connections.
Find schedules (train and bus) and ticket prices via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Varaždin to Zagreb?
Check times&prices 
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
InterCity Nagibni (ICN) / Putnički vlak (Pt) / Brzi (B)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
B821 Zagreb - Split / EN 498/462 Zagreb - Munich / EN 414 Belgrade - Zurich
bus: Bus connections that might be helpful.
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes / Split - Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik - Podgorica / Dubrovnik - Mostar / Split - Mostar
ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful.
Split - Ancona / Dubrovnik - Bari
train company:
HŽ Hrvatske Željeznice Putnički Prijevoz / JADR Jadrolinija
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Zagreb - Varaždin / Zagreb - Dubrovnik / Zagreb - Osijek / Zagreb - Pula / Zagreb - Rijeka / Zagreb - Split / Zagreb - Zadar / Split - Dubrovnik / Pula - Rijeka / Split - Zagreb / Dubrovnik - Zagreb
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn / HZ Croatian Rail
1b Travelling from Zagreb (Croatia) to Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana by direct train. The journey time is 2:30 hours. There are at least two direct train connections daily. The train ticket fare is 9 EUR. Buy your train ticket at a railway station.
The departure times in Zagreb are 06:30 and 12:30. The arrival times in Ljubljana are 08:50 and 15:15.
Find the exact train schedules and information to the train tickets via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Zagreb to Ljubljana?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Ljubljana - Zagreb
1c Travelling from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Trieste (Italy)
Travel from Slovenia to Italy on the train route from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Trieste (Italy).
There are at least two trains per day to cross the border. The journey time on the railway line Ljubljana to Trieste is 2:50 hours. The train ticket fare is 8 EUR. Buy the ticket at a train station.
From Trieste you have good train connections to your travel destination in Italy. Find the exact train schedules and buy your tickets via the booking links.
It is also possible to cross the border at Gorica. But you have to include a bus to get from the Slovenian to the Italian train station within the town.
Where to buy a ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste?
Buy the train ticket at a railway station. Note: in some countries you have to pay a service fee at the ticket counter. The ticket can be purchased at a station in the country of departure, also sometimes in other countries.
The following links could be interesting for you.
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Trieste - Ljubljana / Ljubljana - Venice / Ljubljana - Florence / Ljubljana - Milan / Ljubljana - Udine / Nova Gorica - Gorgonzola / Sezana - Villa Opicina / Bled - Venice / Bled - Florence / Bled - Rome
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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1d Travelling from Trieste (Italy) to Paris (France)
To travel from Italy to France, the main hub to leave Italy is Milan. Milan is very well connected to most regions of Italy. On the main travel route to France, from Milan to Marseille and Paris, you have frequent direct trains.
We recommend you the night train from Venice via Milan to Paris. It saves you travel time and it is very comfortable.
To find the exact train-schedules and ticket fares, use our booking links. As earlier you book, as cheaper the tickets are.
Where to buy a ticket from Trieste to Paris?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
TGV France - Italy (TGV) / Eurocity Thello (THELLO)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 220 Venice - Paris
train company:
SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français / THELLO Thello
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - Trieste / Rome - Paris / Venice - Paris / Milan - Paris / Milan - Marseille / Rome - Lyon / Milan - Lyon / Rome - Bordeaux / Florence - Paris / Palermo - Paris / Turin - Paris
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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1e Travelling from Paris (France) to Hendaye (France)
Travel from Paris to Hendaye by direct TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 4:45 hours. The train ticket fares start from 34 EUR.
The departure train station in Paris is "Paris Montparnasse".
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Hendaye?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) / inOui (INOUI)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Hendaye - Paris
1f Travelling from Hendaye (France) to Lisbon (Portugal)
Travel from Hendaye to Lisbon by the overnight train "Sud Express". The journey time is 11:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 29 EUR.
The departure time in Hendaye is 18:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30.
This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- Turista: 2nd class seats
- Cama Turista: four bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- Cama Preferente: two bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- Cama Gran Clase: two bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.
Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.
Please note: the direct night train is currently suspended!
Where to buy a ticket from Hendaye to Lisbon?
The following links could be interesting for you.
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 313 Hendaye - Lisbon / TH 310 Lisbon - Hendaye
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Hendaye
2 Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Trieste (Italy) - Nice (France) - Madrid (Spain) - Lisbon (Portugal)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
2a Travelling from Varaždin (Croatia) to Zagreb (Croatia)
To travel in Croatia by train, buy domestic train tickets locally at a railway station. Most tickets can also be purchased on the website of "HZ" (Croatian railways).
Train tickets for international journeys are only available at railway stations.
If no train connection is available, use one of the frequent bus connections.
Find schedules (train and bus) and ticket prices via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Varaždin to Zagreb?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
InterCity Nagibni (ICN) / Putnički vlak (Pt) / Brzi (B)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
B821 Zagreb - Split / EN 498/462 Zagreb - Munich / EN 414 Belgrade - Zurich
bus: Bus connections that might be helpful.
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes / Split - Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik - Podgorica / Dubrovnik - Mostar / Split - Mostar
ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful.
Split - Ancona / Dubrovnik - Bari
train company:
HŽ Hrvatske Željeznice Putnički Prijevoz / JADR Jadrolinija
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Zagreb - Varaždin / Zagreb - Dubrovnik / Zagreb - Osijek / Zagreb - Pula / Zagreb - Rijeka / Zagreb - Split / Zagreb - Zadar / Split - Dubrovnik / Pula - Rijeka / Split - Zagreb / Dubrovnik - Zagreb
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn / HZ Croatian Rail
2b Travelling from Zagreb (Croatia) to Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana by direct train. The journey time is 2:30 hours. There are at least two direct train connections daily. The train ticket fare is 9 EUR. Buy your train ticket at a railway station.
The departure times in Zagreb are 06:30 and 12:30. The arrival times in Ljubljana are 08:50 and 15:15.
Find the exact train schedules and information to the train tickets via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Zagreb to Ljubljana?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Ljubljana - Zagreb
2c Travelling from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Trieste (Italy)
Travel from Slovenia to Italy on the train route from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Trieste (Italy).
There are at least two trains per day to cross the border. The journey time on the railway line Ljubljana to Trieste is 2:50 hours. The train ticket fare is 8 EUR. Buy the ticket at a train station.
From Trieste you have good train connections to your travel destination in Italy. Find the exact train schedules and buy your tickets via the booking links.
It is also possible to cross the border at Gorica. But you have to include a bus to get from the Slovenian to the Italian train station within the town.
Where to buy a ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste?
Buy the train ticket at a railway station. Note: in some countries you have to pay a service fee at the ticket counter. The ticket can be purchased at a station in the country of departure, also sometimes in other countries.
The following links could be interesting for you.
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Trieste - Ljubljana / Ljubljana - Venice / Ljubljana - Florence / Ljubljana - Milan / Ljubljana - Udine / Nova Gorica - Gorgonzola / Sezana - Villa Opicina / Bled - Venice / Bled - Florence / Bled - Rome
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn
2d Travelling from Trieste (Italy) to Nice (France)
To travel from Italy to France, the main hub to leave Italy is Milan. Milan is very well connected to most regions of Italy. On the main travel route to France, from Milan to Marseille and Paris, you have frequent direct trains.
We recommend you the night train from Venice via Milan to Paris. It saves you travel time and it is very comfortable.
To find the exact train-schedules and ticket fares, use our booking links. As earlier you book, as cheaper the tickets are.
Where to buy a ticket from Trieste to Nice?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
TGV France - Italy (TGV) / Eurocity Thello (THELLO)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 220 Venice - Paris
train company:
SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français / THELLO Thello
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Nice - Trieste / Rome - Paris / Venice - Paris / Milan - Paris / Milan - Marseille / Rome - Lyon / Milan - Lyon / Rome - Bordeaux / Florence - Paris / Palermo - Paris / Turin - Paris
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn
2e Travelling from Nice (France) to Madrid (Spain)
To travel by train from France to Spain, use first one of the direct high-speed-trains from France (Paris) or southern France (Marseille) to Barcelona. There you change to your destination in Spain.
Another option is to cross the border at Irun/Hendaye and to continue from there to your destination in Spain. Some routes run via Latour-de-Carol.
Find train schedules, ticket fares and the best routes via the given booking links.
In some cases you have to buy two tickets. One from France to Barcelona (Spain) and a second one from Barcelona to your destination in Spain. Book early to get discounts and saver fares.
Where to buy a ticket from Nice to Madrid?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) / TGV Elipsos France - Spain (TGV Elipsos)
train company:
SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français / RENFE Renfe Operadora
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Madrid - Nice / Paris - Barcelona / Paris - Madrid / Paris - San Sebastián / Paris - Seville / Paris - Valencia / Bordeaux - Madrid / Marseille - Barcelona / Marmande - Madrid / Toulouse - Barcelona / Lyon - Barcelona
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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2f Travelling from Madrid (Spain) to Lisbon (Portugal)
Travel from Madrid to Lisbon by the overnight train "Lusitania". The journey time is 10:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 25 EUR.
The departure time in Madrid is 21:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30. The train number is: Trenhotel 332.
This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- "Turista": 2nd class seats
- "Cama Turista": four-bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- "Cama Preferente": two-bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- "Cama Gran Clase": two-bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.
Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Madrid to Lisbon?
The following links could be interesting for you.
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 332 Madrid - Lisbon / TH 335 Lisbon - Madrid
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Madrid
3 Varaždin (Croatia) - Zagreb (Croatia) - Munich (Germany) - Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
3a Travelling from Varaždin (Croatia) to Zagreb (Croatia)
To travel in Croatia by train, buy domestic train tickets locally at a railway station. Most tickets can also be purchased on the website of "HZ" (Croatian railways).
Train tickets for international journeys are only available at railway stations.
If no train connection is available, use one of the frequent bus connections.
Find schedules (train and bus) and ticket prices via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Varaždin to Zagreb?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
InterCity Nagibni (ICN) / Putnički vlak (Pt) / Brzi (B)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
B821 Zagreb - Split / EN 498/462 Zagreb - Munich / EN 414 Belgrade - Zurich
bus: Bus connections that might be helpful.
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes / Split - Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik - Podgorica / Dubrovnik - Mostar / Split - Mostar
ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful.
Split - Ancona / Dubrovnik - Bari
train company:
HŽ Hrvatske Željeznice Putnički Prijevoz / JADR Jadrolinija
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Zagreb - Varaždin / Zagreb - Dubrovnik / Zagreb - Osijek / Zagreb - Pula / Zagreb - Rijeka / Zagreb - Split / Zagreb - Zadar / Split - Dubrovnik / Pula - Rijeka / Split - Zagreb / Dubrovnik - Zagreb
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn / HZ Croatian Rail
3b Travelling from Zagreb (Croatia) to Munich (Germany)
Train tickets from Zagreb and other selected railway stations in Croatia to Germany are available from Deutsche Bahn (German railways).
Buy these saver fare tickets "Sparpreis Europa" from 39 EUR. If your journey starts in a Croatian city where no ticket is available from, first buy a ticket of Croatian railways to a possible departure station. And a second train ticket to Germany.
The Zagreb to Munich night train is a comfortable travel option.
Find exact train schedules and train ticket fares via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Zagreb to Munich?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
IntercityExpress (ICE) / EuroCity (EC) / Brzi (B)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
EN 498/462 Zagreb - Munich / EN 480 Rijeka - Munich
train company:
DB Deutsche Bahn / HŽ Hrvatske Željeznice Putnički Prijevoz
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Munich - Zagreb / Zagreb - Berlin / Zagreb - Hamburg / Zagreb - Cologne / Zagreb - Frankfurt am Main / Split - Munich / Rijeka - Munich / Vinkovci - Munich / Split - Cologne
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
rail.cc Deutsche Bahn / Interrail Planer App
3c Travelling from Munich (Germany) to Paris (France)
Travel from Munich to Paris by ICE and TGV INOUI high-speed-trains. The ticket price starts at 39 EUR. The journey times is six hours. There are at least five train connections per day with only one change of trains.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Munich to Paris?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercity (IC) / IntercityExpress (ICE) / ICE Alleo Germany - France (ICE Alleo) / TGV Alleo France - Germany (TGV Alleo)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - Munich
3d Travelling from Paris (France) to Hendaye (France)
Travel from Paris to Hendaye by direct TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 4:45 hours. The train ticket fares start from 34 EUR.
The departure train station in Paris is "Paris Montparnasse".
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Hendaye?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) / inOui (INOUI)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Hendaye - Paris
3e Travelling from Hendaye (France) to Lisbon (Portugal)
Travel from Hendaye to Lisbon by the overnight train "Sud Express". The journey time is 11:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 29 EUR.
The departure time in Hendaye is 18:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30.
This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- Turista: 2nd class seats
- Cama Turista: four bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- Cama Preferente: two bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- Cama Gran Clase: two bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.
Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.
Please note: the direct night train is currently suspended!
Where to buy a ticket from Hendaye to Lisbon?
The following links could be interesting for you.
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 313 Hendaye - Lisbon / TH 310 Lisbon - Hendaye
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Hendaye
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