The average train between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main takes 23h 39m and the fastest train takes 22h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 23h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
Madrid to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Frankfurt am Main is 1,444.9 km. The road distance is 2,359 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 16h 27m.