- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.










Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
21h 0m
Average duration
24h 2m
Buses per day
14
Distance
526 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 672 miles (1083 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $374 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 14m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona:
A bus is $209 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona costing on average $300 (€247).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€76) compared to roughly $374 (€308) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $282 (€232). The journey takes 20h 44m versus 12h 25m 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 FlixBus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 25h30 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 25h55 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
30483 · 3357 | 7:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 26h50 | 10:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 23h25 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h00 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 23h55 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h20 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 83133 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h05 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h45 | 1:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
51510 · 3135 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 25h45 | 8:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h00 | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h05 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h25 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
30481 · 3141 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h30 | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 672 miles (1083 km) distance in 19h 30m.
Distance 672 miles (1083 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€45) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 19h 30m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Catalonia’s premier art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and modern Catalan works, set in the Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions in a notable modern building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with historic buildings, performers, and constant activity.
Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, small squares, medieval architecture, and many of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Hilltop viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over Barcelona, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A Catalan staple served with many meals and one of Barcelona’s most iconic bites.
A traditional Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, olives, and olive oil. It is especially typical in Barcelona and along the coast.
Potato balls stuffed with meat, fried, and topped with spicy sauce and aioli. They originated in La Barceloneta and are closely tied to the city.
An internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant offering highly creative modern cuisine and a refined tasting-menu experience in Barcelona.
A very popular tapas restaurant with a broad menu, reliable quality, and bustling atmosphere. Good for sampling many local favorites in one meal.
One of Barcelona’s oldest restaurants, known for classic Catalan cooking in a historic dining room. A strong choice for traditional dishes and old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Food and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxi tips are optional.
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Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Barcelona buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
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