How to get from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 262 miles (423 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $21 - $166 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $21 (€18) • 4 h 48 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $166 (€144) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a flight or train to travel 262 miles (423 km) between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.
Anyone who wants to travel in Germany from Berlin to Frankfurt can take the bus, catch a train or fly. At first glance, flying is clearly the fastest option, but this isn't always the case. When you factor in the time taken to reach Tegel and transit from Frankfurt Airport, the train could be a faster transport option, and is also an extremely comfortable way to travel.
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt | Buses from Berlin to Frankfurt | Return trips from Frankfurt to Berlin
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€27 |
6:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€59 |
3:39 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€108 |
1:10 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt. Most buses traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt depart from Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (central bus station) and take at least 6½ hours to arrive at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. Over 20 buses travel from Berlin to Frankfurt every day, with the first bus departing Berlin at 8:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Frankfurt include Flixbus and Eurolines.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt. Flights depart from either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport and arrive at Frankfurt airport after 1:10 h of flight time. Flights are the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt even when travel time to and from Berlin and Frankfurt's airports is taken into consideration, taking at least 3:13 h to travel between city centers. Airlines that travel directly from Berlin to Frankfurt include Air Berlin and Lufthansa. All direct flights from Berlin to Frankfurt depart from Berlin's Tegel airport. Over 15 direct flights travel from Berlin to Frankfurt per day.
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt. Taking a direct flight is only 30 minutes faster than taking a high-speed Deutsche Bahn ICE train when travel time to and from Frankfurt and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration, while also being €49 more expensive on average. Alternatively, taking the train is nearly 3 hours faster than traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt by bus. Almost 40 trains travel from Berlin to Frankfurt per day.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can get between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main 2 different ways: flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $21 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $145 (€126) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $166 (€144).
The fastest way from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by train takes 4 h 48 min on average.
The distance is approximately 262 miles (423 km) from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main:
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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