The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Buses per day
22
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 €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 22 buses that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Aug 10, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 424 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 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 AM8h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM9h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€451One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus7:57 PM8h53Berlin Hbf4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM10h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€451One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:04 PM8h46Berlin Südkreuz station4:50 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:20 AM6h50Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 AM7h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM7h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM7h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)€501One-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, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 8:30 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) | 8h45 | 7:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h10 | 6:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 10h38 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:40 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h20 | 11:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:49 PM Berlin Spandau | 10h11 | 11:00 PM 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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:26 PM Berlin Spandau | 9h24 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h53 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 8h46 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h40 | 4:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h10 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 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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FlixBus | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h10 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h45 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 6h50 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h25 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Most Berlin to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Use this guide to compare Berlin and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do buses to Frankfurt am Main leave from?
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Alexanderplatz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Alexanderplatz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Alexanderplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple restaurants around the area.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Available in nearby cafes. ATMs are several ATMs in close proximity.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do buses from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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