The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 63 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Tue, Feb 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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 273 · S9
ICE 273 · S8
ICE 277+
24322
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 316
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · S9
ICE 9590 · ICE 726
ICE 931 · ICE 624
ICE 837 · ICE 722
ICE 935 · ICE 526
ICE 937 · ICE 522Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. 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 train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €100.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 277 · S9 | On time 3:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 8:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 · S9 | On time 4:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S9 | On time 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 4:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 9:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · S9 | On time 5:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 726 | On time 6:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795+ 24336 | On time 6:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 11:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · S9 | On time 6:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 724 | On time 6:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · ICE 724 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · S9 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 944 · ECE 5 · ICE 314 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h59 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 944 · ECE 5 · S9 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 703 · ICE 892 | On time 6:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · S9 | On time 7:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ 24338 | On time 7:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 12:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 · ICE 722 | On time 8:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 797 | On time 8:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h32 | 12:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 · S9 | On time 8:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h08 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h01 | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 · S9 | On time 10:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · S9 | On time 10:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 375 · S9 | On time 11:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 4:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 931 · ICE 624 | On time 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 · S9 | On time 12:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 5:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · S9 | On time 12:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 5:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1556 | On time 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1042 · ECE 2555 · S9 | 1:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 693 · ICE 528 | On time 2:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 · S9 | On time 2:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · ICE 528 | On time 2:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · S9 | 2:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 379 · S9 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379+ 24366 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 935 · ICE 526 | On time 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 695 · ICE 524 | On time 4:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · ICE 524 | On time 4:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S9 | 4:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1040 · ICE 77 · S8 | 5:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1040 · ICE 77 · S9 | 5:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 677 · S9 | On time 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677+ 24374 | On time 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h37 | 10:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 937 · ICE 522 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 · S9 | On time 6:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 11:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 · S8 | On time 6:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 11:28 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S9 | 6:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 11:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S8 | 6:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 11:28 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 805 · 4543 · S8 | 6:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 11:57 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 | 8:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 1:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 840 · IC 60471 · S9 | On time 8:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h30 | 4:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273 · S9 | On time 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 5:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 · S8 | On time 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h31 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
62039 · ICE 273 · S9 | 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h45 | 5:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
62039 · ICE 273 · S8 | 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h30 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · S9 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h52 | 7:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 316 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h53 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h42 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main Airport from $19 (€15). 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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Traveling by train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The train connection between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main Airport is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to navigate between these two cities. The primary providers servicing this route are Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, offering a range of options from high-speed trains to budget-friendly services. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy comfortable travel while taking in scenic views along the way.
Train Connection: Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes. There are 2 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers.
Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The first daily train journey from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport departs at 04:49, providing an early start for travelers. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 21:56, allowing late arrivals ample time to reach their destination.
Train Ticket Prices from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main Airport is €20. The average ticket price typically hovers around €68, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities in Germany.
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FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
- 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.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
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