The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 Ostbahnhof will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM10h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:50 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$1211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM12h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)4:25 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM12h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$1461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM12h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:30 PMBerlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)$1851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM11h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:00 PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$1851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM10h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:50 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$1211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM11h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:00 PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$1851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM12h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)4:25 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM12h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:30 PMBerlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)$1851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM12h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$1461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $216 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m 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) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $165 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average $216 (€178).
Other travel options to Berlin Ostbahnhof take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $93 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 8h 10m 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.
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.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:53AM | Duration 10h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h25 | 2:05 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h15 | 1:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h45 | 1:00 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h20 | 1:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h05 | 4:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:05, 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 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Bus providers: FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin OstbahnhofYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof with FlixBus for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Ostbahnhof by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin Ostbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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