The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 37 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Berlin Südkreuz station on Sat, Jun 06, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 420 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
S4 · ICE 698 · ICE 8063:07 AM5h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:32 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$271One-way2 transfers
ICE 8345:02 PM4h44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:46 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$471One-way0 transfers
ICE 8327:02 PM4h19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:21 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$471One-way0 transfers
S4 · ICE 698 · ICE 8063:07 AM5h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:32 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$521One-way2 transfers
ICE 70 · ICE 947 · 33637:51 PM4h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:47 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$521One-way2 transfers
ICE 9591 · ICE 10043:31 PM3h44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$1531One-way1 transfer
ICE 596 · ICE 15044:19 PM3h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$821One-way1 transfer
ICE 598 · ICE 15062:19 PM3h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$821One-way1 transfer
ICE 594 · ICE 15026:15 PM4h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$671One-way1 transfer
ICE 696 · ICE 16046:15 AM4h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:15 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$671One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $152 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Berlin Südkreuz station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trains for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 696 · ICE 1604 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 696 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 10:22 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 934 | 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 10:46 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 378 · 21867 | On time 7:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 11:44 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1128 | 8:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h05 | 12:09 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 1602 | On time 8:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 12:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 694 | On time 8:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 12:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 932 | 9:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 12:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 376 · 62016 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h34 | 1:49 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 10:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 2:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 | On time 10:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 2:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 930 | 11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 2:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 · 21899 | Delayed 9:15 AM 11:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 3:44 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1134 · 3174 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h11 | 4:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 | On time 12:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 4:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 12:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 4:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 838 | On time 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 4:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 372 · 62024 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h34 | 5:49 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1072 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h08 | 6:10 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 6:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 6:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 1:21 PM 3:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h54 | 5:01 PM 5:01 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 · 62028 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h34 | 7:49 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1136 | On time 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 8:08 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | On time 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h56 | 8:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 596 | On time 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 8:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 834 · ICE 502 | On time 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h20 | 9:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 834 | On time 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h44 | 9:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 278 · 93732 | Delayed 3:15 PM 5:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h35 | 9:49 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1070 · ICE 945 · ICE 609 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 10:33 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 574 · ICE 645 · ICE 905 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h43 | 11:33 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 832 | On time 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h40 | 11:42 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 · 93736 | 7:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h34 | 11:49 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70 · ICE 947 · 3363 | On time 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 12:47 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 592 | On time 8:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 12:50 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 526 · ICE 1541 · 21821 | On time 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h51 | 5:59 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 21821 | On time 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h15 | 5:59 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
S4 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 3:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h25 | 8:32 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
S4 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 3:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h25 | 8:32 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ICE 541 · 3345 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h58 | 9:39 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:31, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 260 miles (420 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 260 miles (420 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 1:31 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz station 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 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
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