There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Frankfurt • 5h 17m
28€ - 164€
5 alternative options
Fly to Dusseldorf, train • 7h 15m
77€ - 303€
Train • 15h 29m
223€ - 348€
Bus via Paris • 25h 46m
75€ - 109€
Bus • 2 days 4h
140€ - 210€
Drive • 16h 48m
190€ - 290€
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International entry into Germany from Spain
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- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
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- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 116 117.
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The social distance requirement in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is to fly which costs 28€ - 170€ and takes 5h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is to fly which costs 28€ - 170€ and takes 5h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Frankfurt Main Station station. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level). However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Madrid and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 1445 km. The road distance is 1830 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) without a car is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs 220€ - 350€.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), including transfers.
Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 28€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 220€ - 350€ and takes 15h 29m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs 75€ - 110€ and takes 25h 46m.
- Distance: 1444.6 km
- Duration: 5h 17m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), Germany?
Lufthansa, Air Europa and five other airlines fly from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 350€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 230€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 180€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 280€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 210€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 410€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 120€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 170€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 440€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 230€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 450€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 400€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 410€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 60€ - 80€
- Promo+
- 68€ - 73€
- Flexible
- 90€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 100€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Frankfurt - Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 23€
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt Main Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 210€
- Website
- alsa.com
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 30m.
Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Frankfurt Main Station.
Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 1830 km. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level).
Air Europa, Swiss, TAP Portugal and four other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Book your Madrid to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level). Prices start at 75€ per night.