How to travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of ฿112.

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

A bus is ฿114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main costing on average ฿226.

A bus is ฿227 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main costing on average ฿339.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 33m.

Bus takes on average 26h 3m.

The distance from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 898 miles (1446 km).

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

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main:

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
• Travel with Air Europa, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air Serbia, Pascan Aviation, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
• 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air Nostrum.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.