How to travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance897 miles (1446 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range- $127
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $81 (€70) • 25 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $127 (€110) • 2 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa or SNCF | TGV INOUI

Take a bus or flight to travel 897 miles (1446 km) to Frankfurt am Main from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main.

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from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
02:50PM27h55
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
06:45PMFrankfurt am Main
$1721One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:35PM28h05
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
12:40AMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$1681One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Lufthansa
08:25AM2h35
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$3511One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
08:35PM28h25
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
01:00AMFrankfurt am Main
$1701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:10PM27h50
Madrid
01:00AMFrankfurt am Main
$1741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:40PM30h30
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
11:10PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$1801One-way
2 transfers
Air France
04:40PM5h25
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
10:05PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2711One-way
1 transfer
KLM
08:20PM13h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
09:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2991One-way
1 transfer
Air France
06:00AM16h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
10:05PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2951One-way
1 transfer

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Travel between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main on BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM and Air France travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main.
        FAQs

        There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main: bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $81 (€70).

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

        A bus is $46 (€40) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $127 (€110) from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main.

        A bus is () less than a train with an average ticket price of () from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main.

        The fastest way from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 35 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:

        Bus takes 25 h 25 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 897 miles (1446 km) between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main.

        The average frequency per day from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • 1 bus a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
        • Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Eurolines Deutschland for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $81 (€70).
        • Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, TAP Portugal, Alitalia, Wamos Air, Air Serbia, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, SWISS or LOT Polish Airlines can take you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Europa from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main for $127 (€110).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • You can book a direct bus with.
        • You can take a direct flight with Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa or Iberia.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers traveling from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main don't make Frankfurt am Main their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Frankfurt am Main are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to any of these top destinations today!
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