The average train between Madrid and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 23h 54m and the fastest train takes 22h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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(Main)Hbf. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
Madrid to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 1,444.6 km. The road distance is 2,357 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 16h 13m.