The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$254
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 45 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1446 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid will cost around $254 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 14 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Madrid on Wed, Apr 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 01 the direct buses cover the 1446 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Apr 01 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 10 m 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.
341538:55 AM29h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM31h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM28h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM27h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM26h50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM26h50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM27h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM27h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM28h00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2441One-way1 transfer
341538:55 AM29h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$981One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 898 miles (1446 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$147 Average price Cheapest | $356 Average price | $239 Average price |
26h 11m Average total duration 25h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 19m Average total duration 25h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Frankfurt am Main to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $264 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 37h52 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $371 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 37h24 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $278 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 35h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $166 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 32h45 | 5:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h55 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h25 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 33h35 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h20 | 5:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h50 | 5:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, April 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h50 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 27h35 | 6:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 27h10 | 6:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h25 | 12:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 28h00 | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
34153 | 6:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 29h10 | 12:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:31 PM Frankfurt South station | 35h24 | 5:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:31 PM Frankfurt South station | 34h54 | 5:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 25h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 898 miles (1446 km) distance in 25h 45m.
Distance 898 miles (1446 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 25h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to MadridYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $68 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
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