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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz without transferring at least once.
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3:31 AM4h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:27 AMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer- 6:15 AM4h32Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:47 AMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 7:02 AM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:07 AMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 8:02 AM4h15Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:17 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 8:15 AM4h32Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:47 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 7:02 AM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:07 AMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 9:02 AM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:07 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 11:02 AM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:07 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 1:02 PM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:07 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
- 5:02 PM4h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:07 PMBerlin Alexanderplatz$981One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Berlin Alexanderplatz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 2m faster (4h 14m by train vs 5h 16m by car) and roughly $46 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $94 (€77)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICE 576 · ICE 643 · S3 | Delayed 3:24 PM 4:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h46 | 9:32 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 278 · S3 | Delayed 3:21 PM 5:15 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h37 | 9:52 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1655 · ICE 702 · S3 | On time 5:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 10:22 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1070 · ICE 945 · S3 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 10:32 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 594 · S7 | Delayed 4:24 PM 6:15 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h39 | 10:54 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 574 · ICE 645 · S3 | Delayed 4:55 PM 6:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h46 | 11:32 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 276 · S3 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h37 | 11:52 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 70 · ICE 947 · S5 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h51 | 12:37 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2592 · S3 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h29 | 1:44 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 572 · ICE 1541 · S7 | On time 8:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h43 | 6:29 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 526 · ICE 1541 · S7 | On time 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h21 | 6:29 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 22 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · S7 | 9:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h47 | 6:29 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1021 · ICE 904 · S7 | On time 10:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h40 | 6:59 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1272 · 18603 · S3 | 11:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h11 | 7:12 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1272 · S3 | 11:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h13 | 7:14 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 3:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h51 | 8:22 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| 3:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 8:27 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 10:44 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h32 | 10:47 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 11:07 AM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 12:17 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 12:44 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
| 8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h32 | 12:47 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 9:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 1:07 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 10:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 2:42 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 3:07 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 4:17 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 12:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 4:42 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 5:07 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
| 2:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 6:42 PM Berlin Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 264 miles (425 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 264 miles (425 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Alexanderplatz 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz 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 Alexanderplatz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Alexanderplatz 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.
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