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How to get fromMadrid to Frankfurt am Mainby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MAD - FRA
    5h 29m
    €79–210

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    16h 25m
    €396–1,072

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    30h
    €181–321

  4. Drive 1,772.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Frankfurt am Maincar car 1,772.7 km
    17h 41m
    €278–401

  5. Bus via Valladolid

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Valladolidbus bus ALSA - Mad-Cl-Ast / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus FlixBus N1151
    32h 19m
    €159–270

Madrid to Frankfurt am Main by train and foot

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,455.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Iberia, Air Europa, and Lufthansa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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 25m.

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