Croatia by Train: Book Your Croatian Rail Holiday
Explore Croatia on a rail holiday, taking the train to its fascinating capital Zagreb or to one of the many destinations along the Adriatic coast.
Whatever your reason for visiting Croatia, and whichever places you want to explore, you can easily reach the country by train from anywhere in Europe – a fascinating journey in its own right.
Although Croatia has a relatively limited railway network, the train can get you to most important places in the country, whether it’s the lively capital Zagreb, the historic seaside city of Split, or the bustling port of Rijeka.
The popular Croatian region of Istria is also easily reached by train, with the journey to Pula being one of the most pleasant rail journeys in Europe, making it a fantastic way to start your seaside holiday.
There are many more exciting destinations in Croatia that you can visit by train as part of your rail holiday, from historic cities such as Varaždin and Osijek to Knin in the mountainous interior.
The railway station in Split is located right next to the ferry terminal, making it easy to visit stunning Croatian islands such as Hvar, Vis and Korčula as part of a rail and sail holiday.
Although Dubrovnik isn’t connected to the Croatian railway network, you can still incorporate it into your rail holiday with a short bus journey from Split.
The choice is entirely yours!
Croatian rail holiday packages
Considering a train holiday in Croatia? Our partner, specialist rail travel agency Byway, offers rail holiday packages to destinations throughout Croatia. Whether you want to explore Croatia on its own or combine it with other countries on a longer trip, Byway can arrange it for you.
Byway’s rail holidays all begin at the railway station of your choice. Every Byway rail holiday package includes all train tickets, hotel stays and ongoing support while you travel.
Browse the packages in the feed above and choose a destination or route that appeals to you. You can use the filters to sort the rail holiday packages by budget or number of days you want to travel.
For a £75 discount on any Byway rail holiday, enter the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when you make your booking.
Customise your Croatian rail holiday
Byway’s Croatian rail holiday packages can be adjusted to fit your travel dates and the places you would like to see.
You might prefer to spend more time in Split than in Zagreb, or extend your trip before travelling home by train to fit in some more island hopping.
You can also combine train travel with other forms of transport along the way, such as taking a bus from Split to Dubrovnik, or catching a ferry to Hvar for a couple of days before returning to the mainland to continue your journey by train.
Contact Byway by email, phone or WhatsApp to discuss your itinerary with its travel specialists.
They will help you arrange the perfect Croatian rail holiday and answer all your questions.
Byway can arrange your rail tickets and accommodation for the whole trip, based on your preferences, so you can concentrate on enjoying your holiday without having to make all the arrangements yourself.
If a delayed or cancelled train disrupts your plans, you can call Byway’s out-of-hours emergency line for advice and help with rebooking. This support is included in the package price.
Combine Croatia with other countries!
Although Byway’s rail holiday packages follow a pre-determined route from the UK to Croatia, you can fully customise your itinerary.
You can also choose your starting point: although Byway is a British rail travel agency, it can arrange rail holidays departing from outside the UK, including from countries across Western Europe.
The main rail route from the UK to Croatia takes you through France, Germany, Austria and Slovenia, allowing you to add stopovers in a variety of appealing destinations, such as Paris, Munich, Salzburg, Lake Bled or Ljubljana.
Of course, you could also travel via France and Switzerland, taking the Zurich–Zagreb night train, or include Croatia in a longer tour of Central Europe that also takes you to cities such as Vienna, Budapest and Prague.
Another popular way to reach Croatia is via Italy and Slovenia, which allows you to make stops en route in cities such as Venice and Trieste.
Even if you simply want a no-fly holiday and are looking for the fastest and most comfortable train journey to Croatia, without any stopovers, so you can spend your summer holiday at your favourite Croatian coastal resort, this can be arranged.
Byway can arrange any route you prefer, giving you the freedom to tailor not just the Croatian part of your trip but also the journey there and back.
Customised rail holiday packages
If you have a Croatian rail holiday in mind or would like to ask a few questions before booking, you can get in touch with Byway‘s knowledgeable travel agents.
Use the contact form on its website or call (+44) 20 4652 0805 if you are based in the UK or mainland Europe or (+1) 608 305 8106 from the US.
Remember to mention DiscoverByRail when you get in touch. Use the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when booking online or on the phone to get £75 off your Byway rail holiday!
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
With Byway, you can enjoy a rail holiday without having to organise every detail yourself. They take care of your train tickets and accommodation, and provide travel support throughout your trip, leaving you free to focus on the journey and the places you visit.
This option is particularly suitable for those who simply wish to enjoy their time on holiday, without having to organise the whole itinerary and make all those complicated train bookings.
However, if you prefer to make your own arrangements and book everything yourself, but need a helping hand with planning the route or finding the right tickets, DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service can help you out.