The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · S510:02 PM8h49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:51 AMBerlin Ostbahnhof$271One-way2 transfers
ICE 526 · ICE 1541 · S79:22 PM8h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:59 AMBerlin Ostbahnhof$271One-way2 transfers
ICE 221 · ICE 677 · IC 60409 · ICE 90410:15 PM8h36Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:51 AMBerlin Ostbahnhof$291One-way4 transfers
ICE 317 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 · S37:15 PM5h31Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:46 AMBerlin Ostbahnhof$391One-way3 transfers
ICE 274 · S5+
243638:46 PM6h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:31 AMBerlin Ostbahnhof$391One-way2 transfers
ICE 229 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504 · S54:02 PM4h39Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:41 PMBerlin Ostbahnhof$731One-way3 transfers
ICE 525 · ICE 1138 · 3170 · S37:41 AM4h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:26 PMBerlin Ostbahnhof$731One-way3 transfers
ICE 721 · ICE 1130 · 3178 · S33:41 PM4h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:26 PMBerlin Ostbahnhof$491One-way3 transfers
ICE 623 · ICE 1134 · 3174 · S311:41 AM4h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:26 PMBerlin Ostbahnhof$491One-way3 transfers
ICE 627 · ICE 1072 · ICE 941 · S51:41 PM4h50Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:31 PMBerlin Ostbahnhof$861One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $268 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $219 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average $268 (€219).
Other travel options to Berlin Ostbahnhof take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
The journey is about 18m faster (5h 0m by train vs 5h 18m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€73) vs $95 (€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, 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.
Live departures
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 · S3 | Delayed 1:09 AM 3:09 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h17 | 8:26 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · ICE 1100 · S3 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h44 | 1:46 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847 · S5 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h50 | 2:31 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 623 · ICE 1134 · 3174 · S3 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h45 | 4:26 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 623 · ICE 1134 · S3 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 4:36 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 625 · ICE 838 · S3 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h35 | 5:16 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 627 · ICE 1072 · ICE 941 · S5 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h50 | 6:31 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ICE 9591 · 3158 · S3 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h45 | 7:26 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ICE 9591 · S3 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 7:36 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 721 · ICE 1130 · S3 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 8:36 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 721 · ICE 1130 · 3178 · S3 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h45 | 8:26 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 723 · ICE 834 · S3 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h35 | 9:16 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · S3+ 24365 | Delayed 3:30 PM 4:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h10 | 9:56 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 · ICE 945 · S3 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 10:36 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 276 · S3+ 24357 | Delayed 5:30 PM 6:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h10 | 11:56 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 · S5 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h26 | 12:41 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 274 · S5+ 24363 | Delayed 7:30 PM 8:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h45 | 3:31 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · S5+ 24367 | Delayed 8:35 PM 9:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 9h05 | 6:51 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · S7 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h48 | 5:59 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1272 · S3 | On time 11:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h59 | 7:16 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 · S3 | 3:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h17 | 8:26 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 827 · ICE 804 · S3 | On time 4:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h48 | 10:26 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:09, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 2:09 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Berlin Ostbahnhof from $24 (€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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 Berlin Ostbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Berlin Ostbahnhof train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
