Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid

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TodayMay 22
from $117
TomorrowMay 23
from $93
SatMay 24
from $105
SunMay 25
from $93
MonMay 26
from $111
TueMay 27
from $119
WedMay 28
from $140
ThuMay 29

Next departures to Madrid

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Südbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 25 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 Price$76 - $305Average Duration1d 4h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$101 - $280Average Duration1d 12h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$122 - $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 the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$130
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance896 miles (1445 km)
Latest bus departure11:05pm

Frankfurt am Main to Madrid Bus

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

Best price found
05/20
No data
05/21
$161
Today
$117
05/23
$93
05/24
$105
05/25
$93
05/26
$111
05/27
$119
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $268 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 $93 which is on 2025-05-23.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid?

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