Trains tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

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Today22 May
from US$162
Tomorrow23 May
from US$196
Sat24 May
from US$169
Sun25 May
from US$180
Mon26 May
from US$234
Tue27 May
from US$197
Wed28 May
from US$178
Thu29 May

Next departures to Madrid

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 23 May at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt West station
    Arrival time: 25 May at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid (South)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 23 May at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Arrival time: 25 May at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 May at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Südbahnhof
    Arrival time: 25 May at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 May at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt West station
    Arrival time: 25 May at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 May at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Arrival time: 25 May at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid (South)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

Average priceUS$76 - US$305Average duration1d 4h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average priceUS$101 - US$280Average duration1d 12h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$122 - US$142Average duration20h 30m
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 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
20h 30mAverage duration
US$122Cheapest ticket
61kgCO₂ emissions

Train Frankfurt am Main to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$160
Average train trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure17:12
Distance891 miles
Latest train departure22:58

Frankfurt am Main to Madrid Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Madrid

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid cost?

    The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid is US$160. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid?

    A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid is around 1d 12h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 898 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid?

    The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid?

    Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Chamartin.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Madrid.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Madrid, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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