The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 39 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Fri, Jan 09, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.
ICE 699
ICE 273
ICE 1540 · ICE 525
ICE 697
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · S6
ICE 9590
ICE 933
ICE 837
ICE 1501 · ICE 593
ICE 1507 · ICE 599Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €101.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 273 | On time 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h09 | 4:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h57 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 7:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, January 9 | |||||
ICE 277 | On time 3:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 7:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 593 | On time 4:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 4:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 9:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 5:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 | On time 6:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 9:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 | On time 6:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · ECE 5 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 | On time 8:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 | On time 8:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 · ICE 73 | On time 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 91 · ICE 1650 | On time 8:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | Delayed 9:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 1:46 PM 1:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 599 | On time 10:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 | On time 10:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 | On time 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | On time 11:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 12:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | On time 12:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 · ICE 75 | On time 12:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 5:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 | On time 1:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 933 | On time 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 693 | On time 2:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 2:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 856 · ECE 9 | On time 2:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 | On time 4:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 | On time 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1105 · ICE 20 | On time 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h03 | 10:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 | On time 6:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 | On time 6:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h03 | 11:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 | On time 6:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h13 | 11:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 | 8:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 2:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $25 (€20). 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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