The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 14 buses that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jun 24, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
FlixBus10:40 AM8h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM8h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM7h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM7h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 PM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)10:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM8h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €113.
Distance: 424 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€42 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €217 Average price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h55 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 13h45 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 14h35 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h25 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h00 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h00 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 13h10 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h40 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h50 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h45 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h35 | 6:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 9h15 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h45 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h10 | 6:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h20 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h15 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h45 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h55 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 9h40 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h10 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h40 | 4:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h50 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h20 | 4:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 424 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 424 km |
Average bus duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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