The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£162
Average price
£180
Fastest journey
12 h 33 m
Average duration
12 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1093 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £162.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 1093 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£140 Average Price | £207 Average Price | £88 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 17m Average total duration 20h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £140 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 1093 km distance in 22h 42m.
Distance 1093 km |
Average train duration 12h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £140 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 22h 42m |
First train 02:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, TGV, AVE, SNCF Intercités, Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona trainsTGV INOUI, TGV, AVE, SNCF Intercités, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
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