The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 16 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
1446 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
3160 · 3048210:30 PM25h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1201One-way1 transfer
4004 · 304803:30 PM25h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM27h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1771One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain11:25 PM36h04Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:29 AMFrankfurt South station$1801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM32h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1811One-way1 transfer
3160 · 3048210:30 PM25h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1201One-way1 transfer
4004 · 304803:30 PM25h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM26h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM26h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM27h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1771One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $318.
Distance: 898 miles (1446 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $318 Average price |
26h 4m Average total duration 25h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 36h04 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $126 |
Live departures
Madrid to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34152 | 6:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h45 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h40 | 4:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h25 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h45 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h50 | 7:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h40 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h35 | 9:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h40 | 3:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 26h10 | 9:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 30482 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h25 | 9:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h15 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h35 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 36h04 | 9:29 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h55 | 5:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 35h39 | 9:29 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 30h00 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 898 miles (1446 km) distance in 25h 25m.
Distance 898 miles (1446 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 25h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes from Madrid to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes for as low as $68 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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