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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Frankfurt am Main from Madrid. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
25h 25m
£58
£76
7
Flight
2h 40m
£61
£73
64

What is the cheapest way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Madrid?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just £58 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £61
tomorrow
Friday
from £58
Saturday
Sunday
from £77
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Flights today

  • Skyscanner
    23h 5m
    0
    18:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £61
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £71
  • Air Europa
    2h 40m
    0
    15:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £75
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £77
  • Air Serbia
    18h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    09:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £80
  • Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    14:50
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    01:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72
  • FlixBus
    44h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    20:20
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72
  • FlixBus
    28h 25m
    0
    20:35
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    01:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    43h 45m
    0
    23:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    25h 25m
    0
    22:30
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    23:55
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Coach Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £58

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    14:50
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    25h 55m
    0
    20:35
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    22:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • FlixBus
    29h 5m
    0
    16:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    21:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94

What are the fastest trips from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Madrid in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Air Europa. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 40m
tomorrow
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 55m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights today

  • Air Europa
    2h 40m
    0
    15:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £75
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £71
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £77
  • Air Serbia
    18h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    09:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £80
  • Skyscanner
    23h 5m
    0
    18:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    17:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    01:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72
  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    14:50
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    28h 25m
    0
    20:35
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    01:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    43h 45m
    0
    23:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84
  • FlixBus
    44h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    20:20
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    25h 25m
    0
    22:30
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    23:55
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Coach Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £58

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    25h 55m
    0
    20:35
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    22:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    14:50
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    18:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    29h 5m
    0
    16:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    21:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

What are the most popular stations in Madrid and Frankfurt am Main?

In Madrid, you will usually depart from Atocha Station, Sur Bus Station or Chamartin Train Station, while in Frankfurt am Main you will be arriving at Central Station, Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop or Central Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main from Madrid? With 4 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main, you can pay as low as £58 with a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Europa: you will get to Frankfurt am Main in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Madrid and Frankfurt am Main are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Madrid and Frankfurt am Main is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Delicias or to Neu-Isenburg, and look at flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main?

The most popular companies between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Airlines: Skyscanner, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Europa and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main

How can I reach Frankfurt am Main from Madrid?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main from Madrid.

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main is 1,445.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 39 kgs of CO2, a train 51 kgs, a car 246 kgs, and a flight 356 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just £58 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Air Europa.

More routes to Madrid and to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madrid and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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