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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$52

Average price

$111

Fastest journey

3 h 56 m

Average duration

4 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

424 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast trains

Of the 22 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, Jul 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.

FlixTrain

07:26AM4h07

Berlin Hbf

11:33AMFrankfurt South station

$521One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

03:28PM4h05

Berlin Hbf

07:33PMFrankfurt South station

$521One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

03:17PM4h16

Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station

07:33PMFrankfurt South station

$521One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

07:37AM3h56

Berlin Südkreuz station

11:33AMFrankfurt South station

$521One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

12:02PM4h00

Berlin Südkreuz station

04:02PMFrankfurt South station

$531One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €111.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€69 Average price	€40 Average price Cheapest	€251 Average price
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions	1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 18

Last updated at 6:03 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 699	Delayed 7:55 PM 7:54 PMBerlin Hbf	4h43	12:39 AM 12:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 transfersDirect
ICE 699	Delayed 7:55 PM 7:54 PMBerlin Hbf	4h17	12:12 AM 12:12 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 271+HLB28606	On time 9:02 PM Berlin Hbf	7h10	4:12 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
ICE 271	On time 9:02 PM Berlin Hbf	6h35	3:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 19
FlixTrain	5:26 AM Berlin Hbf	4h07	9:33 AM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	5:37 AM Berlin Südkreuz station	3h56	9:33 AM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	5:53 AM Berlin Hbf	10h07	4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	1 transfer
ICE 701 · ICE 2852	On time 6:00 AM Berlin Hbf	4h36	10:36 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 279	On time 6:28 AM Berlin Hbf	4h16	10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 279+HLB28638	On time 6:28 AM Berlin Hbf	4h44	11:12 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
ICE 642 · ICE 575	On time 6:48 AM Berlin Hbf	4h30	11:18 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
ICE 793	On time 6:56 AM Berlin Hbf	4h55	11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 transfersDirect
ICE 837	On time 7:00 AM Berlin Hbf	3h56	10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 837 · ICE 722	On time 7:00 AM Berlin Hbf	4h20	11:20 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
ICE 597 · S 9	On time 7:26 AM Berlin Hbf	4h48	12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	1 transfer
ICE 597	On time 7:26 AM Berlin Hbf	4h18	11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 942 · ICE 75	On time 7:48 AM Berlin Hbf	4h08	11:56 AM Frankfurt South station	1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus	9:55 AM Berlin Hbf	10h20	8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	1 transfer
FlixTrain	9:55 AM Berlin Hbf	4h07	2:02 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	10:02 AM Berlin Südkreuz station	10h13	8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	1 transfer
FlixTrain	10:02 AM Berlin Südkreuz station	4h00	2:02 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	11:23 AM Berlin Hbf	4h08	3:31 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	1:17 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station	4h16	5:33 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	1:17 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station	8h08	9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	1 transfer
FlixTrain	1:28 PM Berlin Hbf	4h05	5:33 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	1:28 PM Berlin Hbf	7h57	9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Frankfurt am Main route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.

Trains

from $47

Buses

from $30

Flights

from $138

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

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Pros

Price-performance ratio

Quick

Quiet

Staff

Clean

No change

Cons

None

I went to Berlin, to Frankfurt, a month ago. The toilet was very clean and so were the seats. In addition, I could travel directly without changing trains, which was very good. The price-performance ratio was also very good. The staff were also very young. What was also good was that the journey was relatively quick. It was also very quiet, so I could work well. I would go again.

Pros

cool atmosphere

Heaters

Cons

The toilets did not have a pleasant smell.

I drove at noon. It was a fast and cool ride. I can recommend it because the heaters were on and I had a table at my seat. I travelled alone in 2nd class. But I deduct 1 star because the toilets did not have a pleasant smell. The price was OK. The midday rides are cool.

Pros

Heaters, windows and table at the seat

Cons

the train was too late

It was a journey with very empathetic people as it was very quiet on the train. I had a table at my seat and a window. The wifi was good and the heaters were on. The toilets were clean my ticket was cheap but unfortunately the train was delayed by half an hour so 4 out of 5 stars generally a great train journey. I can recommend it to anyone as I don't think the train will be late again. Also, a lot of attention was paid to hygiene and the toilets were clean. Great ride!

Pros

Friendly staff

Cons

Poor wifi

Completely overcrowded

The departure was almost on time, only 3 minutes late. However, the train was very full, which was very noticeable with the wifi, as it was often barely usable. I suspect this was due to too many users. The comfort check-in was not usable via the app and was a bit more complicated via the website. Apparently, the train did not expect the rush or did not consider that many customers might also eat a lot. After a little more than two hours after departure, most of the small snacks were no longer available. Instead, it was so cold in the carriage that some people took out their jackets and hats. From Fulda onwards, however, this was no longer decisive, as the train was so crowded that it was hardly possible to get to the bistro anyway, as the aisles were blocked by standing people and suitcases. In Frankfurt, a small delay then extended, as it has done many times before, so that the connecting train in Mannheim was actually no longer accessible, but the railway solved this elegantly, it was also late, so it worked out again. But two stones for the friendly staff and at least I arrived.

Pros

Cleanliness of the train

Boarding staff very courteous

Wifi worked, so streaming was also possible

Large selection of food and drinks

Cons

None

It was a very interesting trip and we were on time at the destination station and at departure. I would like to emphasise the friendliness of the staff and the large selection of food and drinks in the on-board bistro. The train was very clean and so were the toilets. During the train journey, a cleaning employee went through and emptied the rubbish bins that were in the corridor. Our seat reservation was displayed on the seat so we knew immediately which were our seats.

Pros

Very nice staff

I had access to wifi on the train. My seat was very comfortable and I had my own power socket on my seat. It was very clean on the train and the toilets were also very clean. The food tasted very good. I had ordered a croissant, which tasted very very good. I can recommend it to everyone because it is great value for money.

Pros

Travel time

Price

Onboard restaurant

Cons

Possible delays

I am happy with the journey from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof. There is no point in taking this route by car or by plane. It takes 4 hours to get there. And there is always something to eat and drink. Especially if you travel this route with work colleagues or friends, you can have a drink or two together. The cleanliness on the trains is always good. Sometimes there is dirt in the toilets. Price/performance is definitely unbeatable.

Pros

Punctuality

Cons

No wifi

That was a very great train journey. I almost missed my train, but luckily the driver was nice enough to wait 2 minutes longer. Thanks to him, I was able to catch the train. The staff were very nice and the driver was also very nice. Unfortunately, I didn't have wifi on the train, but I used my mobile data. The toilets were very clean and I felt comfortable while using them. It was also relatively quiet on the train, with babies crying every now and then, but that's not a bad thing. It's great value for money. I can recommend it.

Pros

Very pleasant ride

Cons

Toilet was locked

I travelled in 1st class from Berlin to Frankfurt in the ICE Sprinter. There was a 230 V socket at my seat in a separate compartment. The wifi was available, but depending on the region the ICE was in, it was not permanently stable and fast on the internet. However, the connection to the mobile phone was permanently maintained. The leather seats in 1st class are sufficiently large, comfortable and can be easily tilted backwards. Seat reservation is included in 1st class. It was very quiet in the compartment. The on-board staff asked 2 times for drinks at the seat. I ordered beer and coffee for an acceptable price. The taste was good and the drinks were served in glasses or cups. Staff and conductor were very friendly. Announcements were understandable and sufficient. The toilet was clean at the beginning but was closed halfway through the journey for an unknown reason. We had to move to the next carriage, which led to queues. The train left on time and even arrived 2 minutes earlier. There was no need to change trains. However, the journey was too expensive for the ticket price booked. Maybe it was because of the short notice.

Pros

Comfort

Cons

Delays

I travelled from Berlin to Frankfurt a.Main by ICE. I had booked 1st class. Seat reservation included in this booking class. The train compartment was clean. Seats adjustable to a comfortable position for resting. Toilets clean, disinfectant available. Good proximity to the on-board bistro - but service is also offered if one wishes. Friendly and attentive staff. Direct connection with 2 short stops in Halle and Erfurt. Pleasant room temperature in the compartment. Free wifi included, but it is more bad than good - constant interruptions. There is a power socket and USB port in every seat. Sufficient stowage facilities.

Pros

Punctuality

Continuous journey

Drinks/food options

Cons

Toilets

Service

Train binding

The train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main was a pleasant journey. It was a quick journey, right across Germany, without any delays. This was also due to the few stops in between. The train was also on time on arrival. Both in Berlin and at the destination in Frankfurt. It was also possible to purchase drinks and snacks. The only regret was the cleanliness of the toilets.

Pros

Punctual

Journey duration

Price

Cons

Overbooking

Equipment

The train from Berlin to Frankfurt Central Station is a fast journey, and travelling across Germany. Compared to travelling by car, the train journey is very inexpensive. In addition, the train arrived on time and all other connecting trains could be reached at the destination. Unfortunately, the train was very full, so many passengers were unable to get a seat. However, this could also be due to a train that had previously been cancelled and the passengers then changed to this train.

Pros

Cleanliness

Cons

Personnel

Unfortunately, the staff on this train connection were not really open to questions and responded rather unfriendly. Otherwise, there was a good network connection and stable mobile phone reception. I found the train to be perfectly clean and hygienic. I was able to buy my ticket online without any complicating problems. Another great detail is that power sockets have been provided on the train. RECOMMENDATION

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main run on average 28 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

263 miles (424 km)

Average train duration

5h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

$25 (€20)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 56m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and FlixBus from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains

Travel between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main from $25 (€20) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $99
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your journey at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

FlixTrain from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $25
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost train companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance train services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $25
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main 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 Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is $47 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train time is 3 h 56 min covering the 262 mile (423 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 11: 58 PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.

A trip to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main by train is September.

You have options as you can travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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Popular train stations from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Berlin

Frankfurt am Main

The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Ostbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Ostbahnhof for your trip from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.

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