- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 50 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Zagreb will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 18 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Zagreb on Fri, Jul 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 723 km distance in an average of 13 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 14 h 50 m 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $163 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 50m Average total duration 17h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb costing on average $232 (€191).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 20m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $89 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 17h 20m versus 9h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 17h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 17h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h22 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h55 | 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h05 | 3:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h50 | 4:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h30 | 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 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h35 | 8:50 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h50 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h10 | 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h00 | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h15 | 4:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h50 | 4:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h40 | 6:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h50 | 9:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h30 | 9:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h00 | 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb run on average 14 times per day, taking around 17h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Zagreb — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zagreb trip today.
Globally known museum presenting intimate stories from former relationships through donated objects, both moving and uniquely memorable.
Leading Croatian art museum with major collections from medieval works to modern masters, ideal for a broad cultural overview.
Major archaeology museum featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Croatian finds, including the famous Zagreb mummy linen text.
Lively central square and Zagreb’s main meeting point, surrounded by historic facades, shops, and easy access to major sights.
Historic Upper Town quarter of cobbled streets, government buildings, and landmark churches, ideal for slow walks and city history.
Beloved inner-city park with shaded paths, ponds, and sculptures, offering a relaxed break near museums and the main railway station.
Štrukli are baked or boiled pastry parcels filled with fresh cheese and sour cream, a signature dish of Zagreb and Hrvatsko Zagorje served from snack to dessert.
Purica s mlincima is roast turkey with baked flatbread softened in roasting juices. It is a festive Sunday classic in Zagreb and northwestern Croatia.
Zagrebački odrezak is a breaded veal cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. It is Zagreb's best-known city-style comfort dish.
Refined fine-dining restaurant offering contemporary Croatian tasting menus with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Beloved traditional tavern near Dolac Market serving roast meats, sarma and local comfort food in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Historic city-center restaurant known for Zagrebački odrezak, štrukli and classic Croatian dishes in an elegant old-world setting.
Moderate for Central Europe. Hotels rise in summer, but dining, coffee, and trams stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zagreb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb buses use the Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station pair, with some services arriving at Zagreb, Autobusni Terminal Dubrava. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Zagreb bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps.
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