Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

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TodayJun 20
from US$191
TomorrowJun 21
from US$111
SunJun 22
from US$95
MonJun 23
from US$111
TueJun 24
WedJun 25
from US$95
ThuJun 26
FriJun 27
from US$114

Next departures to Madrid

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Südbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

Bus
Average PriceUS$77 - US$295Average Duration1d 4h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$101 - US$277Average Duration1d 13h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$134 - US$134Average Duration18h 20m
61kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
18h 20mAverage Duration
US$134Cheapest ticket
61kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$140
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses12.821052631578947
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1437 km
Latest bus departure11:05pm

Frankfurt am Main to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Madrid

  1. How far is Frankfurt am Main from Madrid?

    The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid is around 1448 km (898 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt am Main, and end it at Estación Sur, in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-18
US$166
06-19
US$231
Today
US$187
06-21
US$103
06-22
US$89
06-23
US$103
06-24
No data
06-25
US$89
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of US$89

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$89 to US$257 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$89 which is on 2025-06-25.

Usually Flixbus (DE) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Train from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

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