The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 31 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1446 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £115.
To travel from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus23:3532h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1151One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus22:3531h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1181One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus22:5530h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:50Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1221One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:5932h01Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1221One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:3534h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:5026h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)23:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:2526h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses23:00Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1391One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:5027h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses18:30Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1411One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:4028h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses21:10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)£1401One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus20:2528h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£1391One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £248.
Distance: 1446 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£102 Average Price Cheapest | £205 Average Price | £307 Average Price |
26h 33m Average total duration 26h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Frankfurt am Main coaches for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h45 | 10:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 23:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 36h20 | 11:55 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h25 | 8:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 32h01 | 8:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 23:59 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 35h56 | 11:55 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h40 | 18:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 29h15 | 21:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h20 | 0:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 33h10 | 1:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h45 | 23:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h30 | 21:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h35 | 23:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h40 | 1:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 26h10 | 23:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h15 | 5:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 30h55 | 5:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main run on average 10 times per day, taking around 26h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1446 km distance in 25h 15m.
Distance 1446 km |
Average bus duration 26h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 15m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa from Madrid to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa for as low as £54. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Frankfurt am Main coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main by coach. 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 coach, 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and 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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