The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Berlin will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 18 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Berlin on Fri, Nov 28, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €135.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €298 Average price |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h15 | 12:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h35 | 5:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h10 | 7:50 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h35 | 9:10 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h00 | 9:10 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h25 | 3:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h50 | 3:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h50 | 3:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h15 | 3:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h40 | 7:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h10 | 7:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h45 | 7:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h15 | 7:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 263 miles (424 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 263 miles (424 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Frankfurt am Main to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Berlin with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Frankfurt to Berlin
Buses from Frankfurt to Berlin are plentiful, and several companies cover the route each day. There is at least one bus every hour, with more at busier times like in the early afternoon. Companies that operate services between the two cities include Flixbus and Eurolines , and the journey takes 6½ hours. The first bus departs very early in the morning while the last leaves late in the evening.
FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Brandenburg Gate, an iconic neoclassical monument symbolizing peace and unity
- Berlin Wall Memorial, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall with a museum detailing its history
- Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing five renowned museums
- Reichstag Building, the historic seat of Germany's parliament with a modern glass dome offering panoramic views
- Charlottenburg Palace, a stunning baroque palace with beautiful gardens.
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg
- Enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree
- Visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark
- Experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain
- Attend a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Café (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 78 Train: S3, S4, S5, S6 Tram: 15, 16
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
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