How to Book Train Travel From Austria to Croatia

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You can book train travel from Austria to Croatia aboard Austrian trains run by OBB, Austria's national railway. Rail Europe and Eurail also offer tickets for train travel between Austria and Croatia. The train ride from Austria to Croatia takes you through Slovenia and takes between eight and nine hours. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Austria to Croatia.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Familiarize Yourself With Croatia Before Boarding a Train in Austria

Step 1

Recall that Croatia is a southern European country which has been a democratic republic since the nineties.
Step 2

Understand that Croatia boasts Adriatic Sea coastlines as well as wooded mountains and lakes.
Step 3

Plan a visit to one of Croatia's coastal Naturist (nudist) resorts if you aren't shy.
Step 4

Keep in mind that beating your own path through lightly-traveled areas is unwise as landmines remain a problem in Croatia.
Step 5

Find that sailing in the Adriatic Sea is a popular and enjoyable pastime.
Step 6

Know that the Croatian currency is the kuna.

Book a SparSchiene Fare Aboard OBB Trains to Croatia From Austria

Step 1

Visit the OBB Web site to research SparSchiene fares to Croatia. See the Resources section for a link to OBB.
Step 2

Find that SparSchiene fares are ultra-discount fares offered by OBB on train travel between Austria and nearby countries such as Croatia.
Step 3

Know that SparSchiene tickets are limited in number, but can be as low as 30 euros for a trip from Vienna to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
Step 4

Understand that SparSchiene fares are valid on travel departing from the Vienna Sudbahnhof (Southern Train Station).

Research Available Eurail Passes for Travel Between Austria and Croatia

Step 1

Visit the Eurail Web site to consider the benefits of a Regional Pass. A Regional Pass from Austria to Croatia includes train travel in Slovenia.
Step 2

Choose from Eurail Regional Passes good for travel from four to ten days within a two-month period.
Step 3

Consider Eurail discounts. Regional Passes are cheaper for larger groups traveling to Croatia together.

Book Your Train Travel From Austria to Croatia

Step 1

Log on to the OBB Web site to book your trip to Croatia.
Step 2

Enter "Vienna" and "Zagreb" as your departure and destination cities and choose the date and time you wish to travel.
Step 3

Choose a train from the schedule shown and click on the prices link to the left of the train time.
Step 4

Book a SparSchiene fare to Croatia by calling the OBB call center.
Step 5

Eurail passes should be purchased before you get to Europe on the Eurail Web site. You can also book train travel from Austria to Croatia by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.