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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
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 $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid run on average 17 times per day, taking around 26h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 898 miles (1446 km) distance in 24h 0m.
Distance 898 miles (1446 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 38h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 38h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 38h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h05 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 25h40 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h55 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h25 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 33h35 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 31h35 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h50 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 27h35 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 27h10 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 29h35 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
30483 · 3161 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h45 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 28h00 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 30h40 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h20 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Frankfurt am Main to Madrid buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof). ATMs are aTMs available within the station vicinity.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible with ramps available.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 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), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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