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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
$74
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
12 h 38 m
Average duration
12 h 59 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb without transferring at least once.
ICE 699 · RJ 113 · 211+
D 315
ICE 911 · EC 115
ICE 712 · ICE 911 · EC 115
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
D 319
ICE 593 · ICE 119+
D 319
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
D 319
ICE 911 · EC 115
ICE 529 · RJX 67 · ICE 119+
D 319
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
24330+
D 319
ICE 593 · ICE 119+
D 319Omio 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 $25.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $237 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 50m Average total duration 17h 20m 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 $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $158 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb costing on average $237 (€191).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 20m.
Tickets start at around $166 (€134) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-76.02 (€-61.23). The journey takes 13h 19m versus 9h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 619 · RJ 113+ D 315+ 211 | Delayed 10:55 PM 12:55 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h28 | 5:23 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 699 · RJ 113+ D 315+ 211 | Delayed 12:25 AM 2:25 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h58 | 5:23 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
ICE 521 · EC 115 | On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h26 | 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 712 · ICE 911 · EC 115 | On time 6:00 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h20 | 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 911 · EC 115 | On time 6:21 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h59 | 7:20 PM Zagreb Main Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 913 · ICE 117 · EC 79 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h58 | 10:20 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 119+ D 319 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h10 | 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · RJX 67 · ICE 119+ D 319 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h03 | 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119+ 24330+ D 319 | Delayed 8:22 AM 9:57 AMFrankfurt South station | 13h03 | 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119+ D 319 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h38 | 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 211 · R 7701+ D 39 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 21h16 | 9:37 AM Zagreb Main Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 517 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · R 7701 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 20h46 | 9:37 AM Zagreb Main Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 · IC 891 | On time 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 20h17 | 9:37 AM Zagreb Main Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 627 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · R 7701 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 19h56 | 9:37 AM Zagreb Main Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 627 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · R 7701 | On time 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 19h40 | 9:37 AM Zagreb Main Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 12h 33m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average train duration 13h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 12h 33m |
First train 12:55 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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