- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, offering an immersive view of ancient Pergamon while the main museum building is closed.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport 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 to Berlin Brandenburg Airport will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 16 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Sun, May 31, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 418 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $198 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport costing on average $110 (€88).
A bus is $157 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport costing on average $198 (€159).
Other travel options to Berlin Brandenburg Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $97 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€45). The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 33m 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.
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 07:45AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h51 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 8h10 | 6:50 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 8h10 | 7:50 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h25 | 7:45 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h50 | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h35 | 8:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h55 | 7:45 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h10 | 2:35 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h15 | 1:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h45 | 5:50 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h20 | 5:50 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Brandenburg Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 3:25 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Berlin Brandenburg Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Berlin Brandenburg Airport trip today.
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, offering an immersive view of ancient Pergamon while the main museum building is closed.
One of Berlin’s leading contemporary art museums, known for major installations and works by internationally important modern and living artists.
Powerful museum and documentation site on the grounds of former Nazi institutions, presenting the history of terror and dictatorship in Germany.
Berlin’s most important cultural ensemble, combining world-class museums and monumental architecture in a compact historic setting.
Major public square and transport hub, famous for its urban energy, TV Tower views, and role in modern Berlin life.
Historic boulevard lined with major institutions, ideal for a first walk through central Berlin and its monumental core.
Berlin’s iconic fast food: sliced pork sausage with curried ketchup, usually served with fries. It is one of the city’s most famous everyday snacks.
A classic Berlin jam-filled doughnut, often eaten for celebrations and with coffee. It is one of the city’s best-known sweet specialties.
A Berlin-style seasoned meat patty, similar to a meatball or burger, commonly sold in bakeries and snack bars as a hearty local bite.
A well-known Berlin brewery with a relaxed beer-garden atmosphere, popular for house-brewed beers and hearty German dishes.
Historic Berlin restaurant serving classic local and German dishes in a traditional setting, known for generous portions and old-Berlin character.
One of Berlin’s oldest restaurants, famous for classic regional cuisine and a historic tavern atmosphere that appeals to visitors and locals alike.
Prices are moderate for Germany. Airport food costs more than in central Berlin, while coffee and snacks are relatively expensive.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is modest for cafes and taxis.
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