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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 12 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Berlin on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $237 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $180 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin costing on average $237 (€191).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 7h 11m versus 5h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:53AM | Duration 10h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h35 | 6:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h20 | 6:25 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h40 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h04 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h20 | 10:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h50 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h00 | 10:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h50 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h25 | 4:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h05 | 8:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h20 | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h00 | 1:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
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