- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s leading fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; a top choice on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
41
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 $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 41 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, May 25, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
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ICE 699
ICE 1501 · ICE 593
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ICE 279
ICE 9590
ICE 931
ICE 837
ICE 935
ICE 933Omio 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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
The journey is about 31m faster (4h 28m by train vs 4h 59m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $96 (€78)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 | Delayed 9:37 AM 11:36 AMBerlin Hbf | 4h08 | 1:46 PM 1:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1135 | Delayed 10:12 AM 12:02 PMBerlin Hbf | 3h54 | 2:05 PM 2:05 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 931 | On time 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 4:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h11 | 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 756 | On time 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 | On time 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1139 | On time 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 7:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 379 | On time 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 935 | On time 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h53 | 8:58 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 695 | On time 5:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 | On time 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77 | On time 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 | On time 5:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 10:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 | On time 7:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 | On time 7:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 | On time 7:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 1:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 2:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h09 | 5:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h57 | 8:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 371 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 837 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 12:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1073 | On time 10:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 839 | On time 11:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 599 | On time 11:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt (Main) — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt (Main) trip today.
Frankfurt’s leading fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; a top choice on the Museumsufer.
Popular natural history museum famous for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong family appeal.
One of Germany’s best-known contemporary art museums, noted for its striking architecture and strong postwar and modern collections.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights; essential for first-time visitors.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking between major cultural institutions and enjoying classic city views.
Recreated old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, now highly popular for architecture, photos, and short strolls.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served hot with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties.
A cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic Frankfurt regional dish, especially in spring.
A pungent sour-milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern snack strongly associated with Frankfurt.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Palmengarten, known for refined modern cuisine and elegant service. One of Frankfurt’s top special-occasion venues.
Iconic indoor market with many established food stalls. A great place to sample regional specialties, sausages, cheese, pastries, and local drinks.
Popular long-running restaurant with an atmospheric courtyard and well-regarded East African cuisine near the center. Good for a distinctive casual meal.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Budget eats exist, but hotels and dining cost more than in smaller cities.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; in restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand the tip directly when paying.
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