The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€129
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
Of the 102 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 10, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 10 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.
ICE 1540 · ICE 127111:42 PM8h32Berlin Hbf8:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
ICE 1540 · ICE 127111:42 PM8h51Berlin Hbf8:33 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen€481One-way1 transfer
ICE 6999:27 PM5h12Berlin Hbf2:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€561One-way0 transfers
ICE 27311:28 PM6h09Berlin Hbf5:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€561One-way0 transfers
ICE 6999:27 PM4h44Berlin Hbf2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€561One-way0 transfers
ICE 113512:02 PM3h43Berlin Hbf3:45 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1501One-way0 transfers
ICE 11394:00 PM3h45Berlin Hbf7:45 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1361One-way0 transfers
ICE 95907:06 AM3h50Berlin Hbf10:56 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1361One-way0 transfers
ICE 9311:05 PM3h51Berlin Hbf4:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1501One-way0 transfers
ICE 8379:05 AM3h51Berlin Hbf12:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1361One-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 2h 35m. 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 €100.
Distance: 424 km
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €198 Average price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 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 train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Saturday, May 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 693 | On time 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1139 | Delayed 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h45 | 5:56 PM 5:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1139 | On time 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h18 | 8:18 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1139 · S9 | On time 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 · S9 | On time 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 9:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 | On time 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:28 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h07 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h56 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin Spandau | 8h45 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 935 · ICE 526 | On time 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 935 | On time 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 8:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 695 · S9 | On time 5:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 695 | On time 5:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 | On time 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S9 | On time 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77 | On time 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77 · S9 | On time 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 10:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 · S8 | On time 5:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 10:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 | On time 5:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 10:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 · ICE 522 | On time 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 11:30 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 | On time 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 677 · S8 | On time 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 11:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 · S9 | On time 7:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 | On time 7:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 | On time 7:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S9 | On time 7:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 | On time 7:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 12:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 · S8 | On time 7:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 1:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h24 | 3:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 699 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h56 | 3:23 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 905 · 4501 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h22 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 · S9 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 6:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905 · 4501 · S9 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h16 | 5:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h23 | 8:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h42 | 8:33 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 525 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h00 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 525 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h48 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 10 | |||||
3363 · 74602 · ICE 1656 · S8 | 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h19 | 8:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
3363 · 74602 · ICE 1656 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h57 | 8:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
73796 · 16448+ 95822+ ICE 573 | On time 12:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h19 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
73796 · 16448+ 95822+ ICE 573 | 12:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h49 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
73754 · IC 2042 · ICE 793 | On time 3:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 9:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
73754 · IC 2042 · ICE 793 | On time 3:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h32 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 593 · S9 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 946 · ICE 1071 | On time 5:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h50 | 10:18 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S9 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590 | 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 726 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795 | On time 7:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 795+ 24336 | On time 7:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 12:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 · S9 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · S9 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h28 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 · ICE 724 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 8h21 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 3h56 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:27 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h33 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h21 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:50 AM Berlin Spandau | 9h10 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 12:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 837 · ICE 722 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 · S9 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1073 · ICE 720 | 10:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h18 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1073 | 10:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 373+ 24368 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h35 | 3:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 599 | On time 11:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 | On time 11:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1135 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h43 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1135 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h18 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1135 · S9 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 4:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375+ 24354 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h35 | 5:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 931 | 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 4:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 931 · ICE 624 | On time 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 993 | On time 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h33 | 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 · S9 | 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 6:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · S9 | 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 6:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h33 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h11 | 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 1:53 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h07 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:53 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1556 | 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 8h15 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Berlin 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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Traveling by train is often the easiest, cheapest and most convenient method of getting from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main. Trains run all day and throughout the night, from just past midnight to 9:28 p.m. during weekdays, with departures spread throughout the day. Both train stations are also located centrally in both Berlin, Germany's gritty, atmospheric capital and Frankfurt, Germany's glittering financial center, making onward travel easy to organize.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
Two train providers service train routes between Berlin and Frankfurt. DB is the most frequent and provides a direct service all day, with a few indirect options for slightly cheaper. Budget options are also offered by Flixtrain, who offer a handful of both direct and indirect routes during the middle of the day and a couple offered on weekend mornings.
How long is the train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
Provided travelers use a direct train route from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main, journey times can be as short as a little over four hours. Even indirect routes between the two locales rarely exceed five hours, so getting a direct route isn't imperative.
How many trains are there from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
Travelers trying to get from Berlin to Frankfurt have literally dozens of options per day when traveling by train. Peak times see three or more trains departing per hour. Early evening, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and morning from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. is when the most trains depart, however regular services depart throughout the day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
Departure train station: The main departure train station for trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is Berlin Hauptbahnhof in central Berlin Mitte. Berlin Hbf is an enormous, sprawling bunker of a train station which far exceeds both of the city's airports in both size and modernity. You will find literally dozens of fast food options, bakeries, souvenirs, art shops, lounges, lockers, ATM's, and everything in between. Berlin Hbf is well signposted and accessible for wheelchair users.
Arrival train station: All trains will arrive at Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof. Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is equally as spacious and modern, and includes a large concourse filled with dining options, ATM's and accessible toilets. It is situated right in the center of the city, and close to local and distance buses and train options.
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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 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.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- 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.
- 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
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