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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $256.

Distance: 679 miles (1093 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $106.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $255.

A bus is $238 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $344.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 2m.

Bus takes on average 18h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM21h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    4:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM21h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    4:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 1681
    10:00 PM2h10
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:10 AMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
    $2031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM22h20
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    4:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM25h15
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    8:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822 · 51511
    2:20 PM23h50
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA485 · BA902
    9:20 PM12h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA483 · BA902
    8:35 PM13h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA479 · BA902
    6:00 PM15h35
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $106.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $255.

A bus is $238 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $344.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 2m.

Bus takes on average 18h 27m.

The distance from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 679 miles (1093 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Alsa to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, KLM, Iberia, British Airways, Air France, ITA, Air Serbia, Condor Flugdienst, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa City Airlines, Transavia France, easyJet, Swiss, Amelia International, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Alsa.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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