How to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €76, while a flight costs an average of €414.

Distance: 449 miles (723 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main

Compare the available ways to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €76.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €89.

A bus is €339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 53m.

Bus takes on average 15h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zagreb and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 26m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 9h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €414 compared to roughly €192 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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How to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • Air DolomitiLH1407
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  • Deutsche BahnR 432 · 314 · RJ 112 · ICE 990
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  • Deutsche BahnR 432 · 314 · RJ 112 · ICE 698
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  • Deutsche BahnR 432 · 314 · RJ 112 · ICE 990
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  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • LufthansaLH1729 · LH123
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  • Austrian AirlinesOS604 · OS211
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS604 · OS213
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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zagreb and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €76.

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €89.

A bus is €339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 53m.

Bus takes on average 15h 32m.

The distance from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 449 miles (723 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, ITA, CitizenPlane, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, Malta Air, tarom, Bulgaria Air to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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