There are 5 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAD - FRA
5h 36m€84–213Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
17h 40m€322–524Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 47m€176–327Drive 1,769.4 km
- Drive from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Maincar 1,769.4 km
17h 35m€277–400Bus via Valladolid
- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Valladolidbus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
32h 43m€157–258
Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main station. However, there are services departing from Avenida De América and arriving at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Frankfurt am Main is 1454 km. The road distance is 1769.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs €320 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main, including transfers.
Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 station.
Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €550 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 29h 47m.
What companies run services between Madrid (Station), 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 vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Avignon Tgv in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–310
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Frankfurt - Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170–320
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valladolid to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.
Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main is 1769 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Frankfurt am Main.
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