- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine-art museum on the Main with works from the Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Frankfurt’s premier cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
18 h 44 m
Average duration
18 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Jun 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct trains cover the 736 km distance in an average of 18 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest trains will take 18 h 44 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $222 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $104 (€86).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $222 (€183).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
Train takes on average 15h 43m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€86) compared to roughly $233 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129 (€106). The journey takes 15h 43m versus 8h 25m 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:54 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 18h44 | 1:38 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 457 miles (736 km) distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 457 miles (736 km) |
Average train duration 15h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 30m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
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