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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $77 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $123 (€102).
A bus is $631 (€523) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $677 (€561).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Flight takes on average 7h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:10 PM7h05Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:10 PM7h05Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 982 · ICE 2727:04 PM4h05Bern Hauptbahnhof11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 628 · ICE 25:33 PM4h10Bern Hauptbahnhof9:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
IC 336 · IC 60470 · ICE 6989:04 PM6h07Bern Hauptbahnhof3:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
IC 841 · S 3 · ICE 7612:02 AM7h38Bern Hauptbahnhof7:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM8h25Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld7:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM8h00Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld7:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM11h05Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$481One-way1 transfer
IC 1 705 | 705 · IR 75 2109 | 2109+
DE43186:31 AM5h49Bern Hauptbahnhof12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3421One-way2 transfers
IC 1 705 | 705+
DE43186:31 AM5h49Bern Hauptbahnhof12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
IC 1 705 | 705+
DE43106:31 AM11h19Bern Hauptbahnhof5:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
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