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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€54
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€87
Fastest journey on Sep 17
22 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
23 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 17
8
Distance
1083 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 8 buses from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 1083 km distance in an average of 23 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d 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.
3:40 PM24h00Barcelona3:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€541One-way0 transfers
1:35 PM27h00Barcelona4:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€551One-way0 transfers- 5:00 AM23h50Barcelona4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€611One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM27h00Barcelona3:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€671One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM24h00Barcelona2:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€981One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM22h40Barcelona2:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€991One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM23h50Barcelona4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€611One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 AM23h50Barcelona3:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€981One-way0 transfers
- 3:40 PM24h00Barcelona3:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€541One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM24h00Barcelona2:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€981One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €103, while a flight costs an average of €455.
Distance: 672 miles (1083 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€103 Average price Cheapest | €455 Average price | €219 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
22h 8m Average total duration 21h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €455.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 38m.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €219 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €116. The journey takes 21h 38m versus 13h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Sindbad.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €52 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h05 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
 Normal | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 19h25 | 12:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 54152 | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 19h25 | 12:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 22h40 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 22h05 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 26h30 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 25h55 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 25h25 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| 12:30 AM Barcelona | 27h00 | 3:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 AM Barcelona | 23h50 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 AM Barcelona | 23h50 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Buses from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 21h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 672 miles (1083 km) distance in 18h 45m.
Distance 672 miles (1083 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
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