How to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $501.

Distance: 679 miles (1093 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main

Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $100.

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

A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $107.

A train is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $501.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 33m.

Bus takes on average 22h 12m.

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.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 58m sooner (4h 20m by flight vs 13h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $501 compared to roughly $257 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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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.

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  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134 · 30480
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  • Malta AirFR 1681
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  • KLMKL1510 · KL1817
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  • KLMKL1510 · KL1819
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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 train with an average price of $100.

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

A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $107.

A train is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $501.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 33m.

Bus takes on average 22h 12m.

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 74 flights per day.
  • Around 22 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • 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 KLM, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air Europa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Ryanair, Transavia France, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Bulgaria Air, Eurowings, easyJet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit 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:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, CitizenPlane, Malta Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, easyJet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome. 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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