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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
21 h 4 m
Average duration
21 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
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 $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport without transferring at least 4 times.
R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · ICE 11610:15 PM21h23Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1111One-way4 transfers- R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · IC 79610:15 PM21h04Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1721One-way5 transfers
- R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · IC 79610:15 PM21h14Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:29 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$1861One-way6 transfers
- R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · IC 79610:15 PM21h04Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1721One-way5 transfers
- R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · IC 79610:15 PM21h14Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:29 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$1861One-way6 transfers
- R 5124 · 318 · Bus SV651 · ICE 11610:15 PM21h23Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1111One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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 $51. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $226 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $237 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 $27 (€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 $106 (€86).
A bus is $147 (€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 $226 (€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 $106 (€86) compared to roughly $237 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $131 (€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.
Live departures
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| R 5124 · 318 · ICE 118 · ICE 224 | On time 10:15 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 19h23 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
| R 5124 · 318 · ICE 118 | On time 10:15 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport | 19h30 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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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 $49 (€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 $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 30m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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