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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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€56 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €298 Average price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Frankfurt to Berlin
Separated by just over 500 kilometers, Frankfurt and the capital city, Berlin are two major cities for traveling in Germany. There are plenty of options for traveling between the two cities; the journey can be made by plane, train or bus. Taking a flight is usually the quickest option, with direct journeys departing Frankfurt Airport taking approximately one hour to reach the German capital. The same journey by train takes about 4 hours, and by bus, approximately 8 hours.
Trains from Frankfurt to Berlin | Buses from Frankfurt to Berlin | Return trips from Berlin to Frankfurt
Frankfurt to Berlin Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€29 |
6:30 h |
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€71 |
3:42 h |
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€111 |
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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin. Most buses traveling from Frankfurt to Berlin depart from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and take at least 6½ hours to arrive at Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (central bus station). Around 30 buses travel from Frankfurt to Berlin everyday with the first bus departing Frankfurt at 12:20 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Frankfurt to Berlin include Flixbus and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin. Flights depart from Frankfurt airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport after 1:10 h of flight time. Flights are the fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin even when travel time to and from Berlin and Frankfurt's airports is taken into consideration, taking at least 3:13 h to travel between city centers. Airlines that travel directly from Frankfurt to Berlin include Air Berlin and Lufthansa. All direct flights from Frankfurt to Berlin arrive at Tegel airport. Around 16 direct flights travel from Frankfurt to Berlin per day.
Most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin. Taking a direct flight is only 30 minutes faster than taking a high-speed Deutsche Bahn ICE train when travel time to and from Frankfurt and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration, while also being €40 more expensive on average. Alternatively, taking the train is nearly 3 hours faster than traveling from Frankfurt to Berlin by bus. Over 40 trains travel from Frankfurt to Berlin per day.
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Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Berlin:
A train is $12 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin costing on average $24 (€22).
Taking a train costs $99 (€90) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $112 (€101) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 45 min.
Train takes 3 h 53 min on average.
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is approximately 262 miles (423 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is:
- Around 23 buses per day.
- 12 flights a day.
- 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin:
- Most travelers take a bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Most travelers take a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin:
- You can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€22) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
- You can travel by plane to Berlin from Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or TAP Portugal, and you can find Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Berlin tickets for $112 (€101) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flights with Lufthansa with 12 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin.
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