When traveling to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Frankfurt am Main?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main: Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main: Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Berlin to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $166 (€144). Deutsche Bahn can take you to Frankfurt am Main by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main for $21 (€18).

Can I travel directly between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies: You'll find 22 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. 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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from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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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.

04:30AM4h33

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

09:03AMFrankfurt South station

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04:30AM4h33

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

09:03AMFrankfurt South station

€181One-way

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport

08:25AMFrankfurt am Main Airport

€1571One-way

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Berlin Hauptbahnhof

12:03PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€701One-way

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Berlin Hauptbahnhof

03:05PMFrankfurt South station

€801One-way

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07:04AM4h02

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

11:06AMFrankfurt South station

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Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin

	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.

How to Travel from Berlin to Frankfurt

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

Berlin to Frankfurt Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€27	6:30 h	1 Day Ahead
€59	3:39 h	2 Months Ahead
€108	1:10 h	2 Weeks Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt?

Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt

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.

Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt

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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.

Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt

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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.

How to get from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main, 78,44% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

Cheapest Price: $20

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.

Cheapest Price: $23

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

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.

Cheapest Price: $178

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main.

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:

Around 25 trains per day.

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:

Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main:

Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Berlin to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $166 (€144).
Deutsche Bahn can take you to Frankfurt am Main by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main for $21 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

You'll find 22 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Munich or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Munich or Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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