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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 40 trains that leave Frankfurt South station for Berlin Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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.
15539 · ICE 1021 · ICE 904
ICE 274+
24363
4500 · ICE 888 · ICE 996 · S7
4533 · ICE 70 · ICE 947
S5 · ICE 594
FlixTrain
15528 · ICE 278
15551 · ICE 9591 · 3158
S5 · ICE 1130
S5 · ICE 1134Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf costing on average $210 (€172).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
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 FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S5 · ICE 274 | On time 8:53 PM Frankfurt South station | 6h17 | 3:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15537 · 4166 · ICE 274 | On time 9:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 6h05 | 3:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15539 · ICE 1021 · ICE 904 | On time 10:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h25 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1272 · S3 | On time 11:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 7h35 | 7:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
24300+ ICE 778 · ICE 541 | 4:24 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h46 | 9:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 827 · ICE 804 | 4:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h32 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 78 · ICE 843 | 5:23 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h49 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4500 · ICE 888 · ICE 996 · S7 | 5:25 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h23 | 10:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
15503 · ICE 934 | 5:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h00 | 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4503 · ICE 776 · ICE 543 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 11:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15504 · ICE 378 | On time 6:56 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h38 | 11:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h02 | 12:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S5 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h34 | 2:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 692 | 9:53 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h46 | 2:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15515 · ICE 25 · 4609 · ICE 508 | Delayed 10:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h24 | 1:31 PM 1:31 PMBerlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4515 · ICE 772 · ICE 547 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h43 | 3:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4510 · ICE 682 · ICE 374 | 10:31 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h03 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4510 · ICE 682 · ICE 374 | 10:31 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h03 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
24325+ ICE 374 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h33 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 1134 | On time 11:38 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h23 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 690 | 11:53 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h46 | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4519 · ICE 770 · ICE 549 | On time 12:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h42 | 5:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
24331+ ICE 372 | 1:01 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h33 | 5:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15521 · ICE 1651 · ICE 706 | On time 1:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 5h00 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 1072 · ICE 941 | On time 1:38 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h34 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S4 · ICE 2298 | 1:43 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h47 | 6:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S4 · ICE 2298 · ICE 1506 | On time 1:43 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h39 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 598 | On time 1:53 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h45 | 6:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4523 · ICE 578 · ICE 641 | On time 2:27 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h45 | 7:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15551 · ICE 9591 · 3158 | 2:43 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h23 | 7:06 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 9591 · 3355 | 2:53 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h36 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
24337+ ICE 370 | On time 3:01 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 1130 | On time 3:38 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h23 | 8:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 596 | On time 3:53 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h48 | 8:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4527 · ICE 576 · ICE 643 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h43 | 9:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
15528 · ICE 278 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h22 | 9:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 1070 · ICE 945 | On time 5:38 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h35 | 10:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 594 | On time 5:53 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h46 | 10:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4531 · ICE 574 · ICE 645 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h43 | 11:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
24357+ ICE 276 | On time 7:01 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h26 | 11:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4533 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 7:27 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h54 | 12:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 1:03 AM |
Last train 10:49 PM |
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Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
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Berlin's leading contemporary art museum, known for large-scale installations and internationally important postwar collections.
UNESCO-listed ensemble of world-class museums and monumental architecture at the historic heart of Berlin.
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Former airport turned huge public park, popular for sunsets, skating, cycling, and social-media-friendly open runway views.
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A traditional Berlin jam-filled doughnut, especially popular during Carnival and New Year, but eaten year-round across the city.
Salt-cured pork knuckle, typically served with peas, sauerkraut, and potatoes. It is a hearty classic associated with Berlin tavern cuisine.
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Reliable casual venue close to the station, known for burgers, salads, and a lively modern atmosphere suitable for a quick meal.
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