The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
21958 · ICE 1540 · ICE 127111:10 PM9h23Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:33 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$801One-way2 transfers
21954 · ICE 273 · S810:46 PM7h13Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–25:59 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$801One-way2 transfers
21958 · ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 31611:10 PM9h35Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:45 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$801One-way3 transfers
21940 · ICE 6999:01 PM6h05Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–23:06 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$981One-way1 transfer
21956 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 · S811:01 PM8h58Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–27:59 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$981One-way3 transfers
21858 · ICE 839 · S810:46 AM4h32Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–23:18 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$2341One-way2 transfers
21858 · ICE 839 · ICE 62810:46 AM4h33Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–23:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$2341One-way2 transfers
21842 · ICE 837 · ICE 7228:46 AM4h33Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–21:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$2341One-way2 transfers
21922 · ICE 937 · ICE 5226:46 PM4h36Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–211:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1521One-way2 transfers
21922 · ICE 937 · S86:46 PM4h43Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–211:29 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$1521One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $171 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $100 (€79).
A bus is $126 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $171 (€137).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€79) compared to roughly $98 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.70 (€-1.36). The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21842 · ICE 837 · S8 | 8:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h43 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21842 · ICE 837 · ICE 722 | 8:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h33 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2272 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 9:12 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h02 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21846 · ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · S9 | 9:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h58 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18509 · ICE 1073 · 29522 | 9:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h51 | 2:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
18509 · ICE 1073 · ICE 720 | 9:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h48 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21850 · ICE 373 · S9 | 9:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h28 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21850 · ICE 373+ 24344 | 9:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h20 | 3:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21858 · ICE 839 · ICE 628 | On time 10:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h33 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21858 · ICE 839 · S8 | 10:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h32 | 3:18 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2270 · ICE 599 · S8 | On time 11:12 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h58 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21862 · ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · S8 | 11:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h54 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18513 · ICE 1135 | On time 11:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h49 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
18513 · ICE 1135 · ICE 626 | On time 11:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h48 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21866 · ICE 375 · 29262 | 11:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h19 | 5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21866 · ICE 375+ 24354 | 11:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h20 | 5:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21874 · ICE 993 | On time 12:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2178 · ICE 691 · 29266 | 1:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h53 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2178 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 | On time 1:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21878 · ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 | On time 1:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h03 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
21878 · ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · 29266 | 1:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h49 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18517 · ICE 1205 · ICE 1556 · S8 | 1:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h28 | 6:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
21882 · ICE 377+ 24360 | 1:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h21 | 7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21882 · ICE 377 · S9 | 1:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h28 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2176 · ICE 693 · S9 | 3:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h02 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21894 · ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · S9 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h58 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
18521 · ICE 1139 · ICE 528 | On time 3:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h48 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
18521 · ICE 1139 | On time 3:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h47 | 8:18 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
21898 · ICE 379 · S9 | 3:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h28 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2174 · ICE 695 · S9 | 5:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h02 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2174 · ICE 695 · ICE 524 | 5:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h07 | 10:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21910 · ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S9 | 5:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h58 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
21910 · ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · ICE 524 | 5:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h03 | 10:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
21922 · ICE 937 · ICE 522 | 6:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h36 | 11:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21922 · ICE 937 · S8 | 6:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h43 | 11:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 2172 · ICE 697 · S9 | 7:12 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h02 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21926 · ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S9 | 7:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 4h58 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
21940 · ICE 699 | 9:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h05 | 3:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
21954 · ICE 273 · S8 | 10:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 7h13 | 5:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21956 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022 · S8 | 11:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 8h58 | 7:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
21956 · ICE 905 · ICE 1022+ 24318 | 11:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 9h05 | 8:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
21958 · ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | 11:10 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 8h24 | 7:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
21958 · ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | 11:10 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 9h23 | 8:33 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21958 · ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 316 | On time 11:10 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 9h35 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 266 miles (429 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 266 miles (429 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 8:01 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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