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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $103.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$71 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
8h 39m Average total duration Fastest 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 PM7h40Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMSchönefeld$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 PM7h40Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMSchönefeld$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 PM7h40Frankfurt am Main2:55 AMSchönefeld$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:25 AM9h10Frankfurt am Main12:35 PMSchönefeld$501One-way0 transfers
4:25 AM9h10Frankfurt am Main1:35 PMSchönefeld$511One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM9h50Frankfurt am Main5:20 PMSchönefeld$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Schönefeld costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Schönefeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schönefeld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schönefeld by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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