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Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. Compact, unusual, and one of the city’s most talked-about cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
725 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 2 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Zagreb on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 725 km distance in an average of 17 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 19 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $146 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 19m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb costing on average $237 (€191).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 49m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h05 | 3:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h55 | 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h45 | 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h50 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 2:55 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h00 | 9:55 PM Zagreb | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zagreb run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 450 miles (725 km) distance in 13h 55m.
Distance 450 miles (725 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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A globally known Zagreb museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. Compact, unusual, and one of the city’s most talked-about cultural stops.
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Moderate for Europe. Cafes and local eateries are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and for hotel staff.
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