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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a flight costs an average of $543.
Distance: 431 miles (694 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Zagreb
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Zagreb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Zagreb:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Zagreb costing on average $111.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Zagreb costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 17m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
Tickets start at around $111 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 11h 47m versus 9h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Zagreb
How to get from Mannheim to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 AM 13h40 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 AM 13h40 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 11:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OU54058:55 PM 1h20 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:15 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $205 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 119+
D 31910:52 AM 12h08 Mannheim Hbf 11:00 PM Zagreb Main Station $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 913 · ICE 117 · EC 798:56 AM 13h24 Mannheim Hbf 10:20 PM Zagreb Main Station $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 517 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · 4331:33 PM 20h11 Mannheim Hbf 9:44 AM Zagreb Main Station $72 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus10:25 PM 12h00 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 10:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:30 AM 13h30 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 10:00 PM Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM 14h25 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 7:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
OU4158:55 PM 1h25 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:20 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $129 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 516+
OU4154:34 PM 5h46 Mannheim Hbf 10:20 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 216+
OU4153:55 PM 6h25 Mannheim Hbf 10:20 PM Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Zagreb:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Zagreb costing on average $111.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Zagreb costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 17m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Zagreb by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, ITA, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Malta Air to go to Zagreb by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zagreb by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Malta Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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