- Must visit
Museum of Broken Relationships
A globally known concept museum presenting personal objects and stories from ended relationships. Small, memorable, and one of Zagreb’s signature cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
14 h 57 m
Average duration
18 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
734 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport 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 Franjo Tuđman Airport will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
Of the 4 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport on Mon, Jun 29, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 734 km distance in an average of 18 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 57 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 20 h 6 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 456 miles (734 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $199 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 42m Average total duration 17h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport costing on average $168 (€139).
A bus is $122 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport costing on average $199 (€164).
Other travel options to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
Train takes on average 17h 12m.
Tickets start at around $168 (€139) compared to roughly $88 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.06 (€-66.00). The journey takes 17h 12m versus 9h 19m 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 Franjo Tuđman Airport trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Frankfurt am Main | 14h57 | 9:07 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Frankfurt am Main | 14h47 | 9:07 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Frankfurt am Main | 14h47 | 10:07 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 08:57. The fastest train covers the 456 miles (734 km) distance in 14h 47m.
Distance 456 miles (734 km) |
Average train duration 17h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 14h 47m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 8:57 AM |
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