How to travel from Zagreb to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Zagreb and Frankfurt is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance894km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Zagreb and Frankfurt is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Zagreb and Frankfurt by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 12h 35m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zagreb and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 14h 40m.

FlixBus and Jelinak run regular bus services between Zagreb and Frankfurt. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly between Zagreb and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Zagreb to Frankfurt typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Frankfurt. The distance is around 894km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Frankfurt

Transport options from Zagreb to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€220($220)
every 15 mins766km (476 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 35m
€70($70)
once daily986km (613 miles)
Train via Graz Hbf14h 30m
€115($115)
twice a week1,086km (675 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€50($50)
every 3 hours982km (610 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€150($150)
on demand894km (555 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt