How to get from Frankfurt to Barcelona
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 12m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1534 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1534 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 8 | 2h 12mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 19h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 82h 12m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 919h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Barcelona El Pratflight2h 12m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€43October 2026
€20Departures from Frankfurt to Barcelona
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:55 and the last at 10:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 08:55 | 10:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 11:20 | 13:20 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorFrankfurt am Main-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusFrankfurt-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Condor, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Barcelona works
Start with a flight from Frankfurt to Barcelona, about 2h 12m. In total it's roughly €27 over 2h 12m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 12m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Frankfurt?
About 1534 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €75. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 12m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Barcelona?
About 2h 12m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Barcelona?
Frankfurt is FRA and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written FRA to BCN.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Condor, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 12h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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