The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
78
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf 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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 78 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jan 14, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
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ICE 273
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ICE 697 · S9
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €97.
Distance: 422 km
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Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 931 | Delayed 12:13 PM 12:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 3h51 | 4:01 PM 4:01 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 931 · S8 | Delayed 12:13 PM 12:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 4h13 | 4:18 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 · 29266 | On time 12:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 | Delayed 12:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 4:47 PM 4:47 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | Delayed 12:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 4:47 PM 4:47 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · 29266 | On time 12:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h29 | 5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 93 · ICE 1556 | On time 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1042 · ICE 75 | On time 1:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 5:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1042 · ICE 75 · 75786 | On time 1:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 5:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 377 | On time 1:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 377+ 24360 | On time 1:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 6:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 933 | Delayed 2:06 PM 2:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 3h51 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 693 | On time 2:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 693 · S9 | On time 2:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · S9 | On time 2:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 7:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 2:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 2:58 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 7:01 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 379 | On time 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 379+ 24366 | On time 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 935 · ICE 526 | Delayed 4:06 PM 4:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 4h14 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 935 | Delayed 4:06 PM 4:05 PMBerlin Hbf | 3h51 | 7:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 | On time 4:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S9 | On time 4:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1040 · ICE 77 | On time 5:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1040 · ICE 77 · S9 | On time 5:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 677 | On time 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 677+ 24374 | On time 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h37 | 10:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 937 | On time 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 9:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 937 · ICE 522 | On time 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S9 | On time 6:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 11:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 | On time 6:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 10:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 · S8 | On time 6:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h13 | 12:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 | On time 6:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h11 | 11:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 | On time 8:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 1:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 699 | On time 8:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 1:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 609 · IC 60408 | On time 9:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 2:35 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 · S8 | On time 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h31 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 | On time 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h09 | 4:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 525 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h59 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h41 | 7:33 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 7:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 525 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h47 | 6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
ICE 277 | On time 3:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 7:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 277+ 24322 | On time 3:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h39 | 8:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 | On time 4:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 593 · S9 | On time 4:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1158 · ICE 515 | On time 4:33 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S9 | On time 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 4:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 9:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 4:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 9:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 5:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 | 6:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 9:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 726 | On time 6:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 6:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 · S9 | On time 6:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · S9 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · ECE 5 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 944 · ECE 5 · S9 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 837 · ICE 722 | On time 8:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 | On time 8:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 | On time 8:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 · S9 | On time 8:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 8:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1044 · ICE 73 · S9 | 9:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 | On time 10:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 599 · S8 | On time 10:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 3:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 | On time 10:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · S8 | 10:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h34 | 3:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 · 75782 | 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 3:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 | 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1558 | On time 10:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 3:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1558 | On time 10:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | On time 11:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 · 29262 | On time 11:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h34 | 4:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 422 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt am Main from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main by train. 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 train, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
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