Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 22

Cheapest price on Sep 22

€29

Average ticket price on Sep 22

€94

Fastest journey on Sep 22

3 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 22

3 h 51 m

Trains on Sep 22

97

Distance

424 km

Cheap tickets

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 €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast trains

On Tue, Sep 22, we found 97 trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main, including 38 direct services.

On Tue, Sep 22 the direct trains cover the 424 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 Tue, Sep 22 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:04 AM8h41
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    6:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:57 AM8h48
    Berlin Hbf
    6:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:26 PM8h49
    Berlin Spandau
    12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:57 PM8h18
    Berlin Hbf
    12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:04 PM8h11
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    291One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €260.

Distance: 424 km

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Flight
Bus
Driving

€70

Average price

€260

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€36

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Cheapest

€79

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 10m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €70.

A bus is €224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €260.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Bus takes on average 8h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 277
On time
4:34 AM Berlin Hbf
4h10
8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 277+Hessische Landesbahn24322
On time
4:34 AM Berlin Hbf
4h33
9:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 593
On time
5:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h17
9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 593 · S9
On time
5:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h47
10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · ICE 593
On time
5:36 AM Berlin Hbf
4h08
9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S9
On time
5:36 AM Berlin Hbf
4h38
10:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · ICE 1654
On time
5:36 AM Berlin Hbf
5h20
10:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 279
On time
6:31 AM Berlin Hbf
4h13
10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 279+Hessische Landesbahn24332
On time
6:31 AM Berlin Hbf
4h35
11:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 750
On time
7:06 AM Berlin Hbf
3h50
10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 750 · ICE 726
On time
7:06 AM Berlin Hbf
4h13
11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 595
On time
7:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h17
11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 595 · S9
On time
7:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h47
12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1503 · ICE 595
On time
7:36 AM Berlin Hbf
4h08
11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1503 · ICE 1652
On time
7:36 AM Berlin Hbf
5h20
12:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 795+Hessische Landesbahn24336
On time
7:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h29
12:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 795
On time
7:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h02
11:39 AM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 944 · ECE 5
On time
7:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h27
12:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 944 · ECE 5 · S9
On time
7:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h57
12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus8:27 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
9h33
6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 371
On time
8:31 AM Berlin Hbf
4h13
12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 371+Hessische Landesbahn24338
On time
8:31 AM Berlin Hbf
4h36
1:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus8:39 AM Berlin Hbf
9h21
6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus8:50 AM Berlin Spandau
9h10
6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 722
On time
9:05 AM Berlin Hbf
4h14
1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 837
On time
9:05 AM Berlin Hbf
3h51
12:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 597
On time
9:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h17
1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · ICE 597
On time
9:36 AM Berlin Hbf
4h08
1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 797
On time
9:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h15
1:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 797
On time
9:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h02
1:39 PM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus9:57 AM Berlin Hbf
8h48
6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:57 AM Berlin Hbf
4h03
2:00 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
8h41
6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
3h56
2:00 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 373+Hessische Landesbahn24344
On time
10:37 AM Berlin Hbf
4h29
3:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 373
On time
10:37 AM Berlin Hbf
4h07
2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 839 · S8
On time
11:05 AM Berlin Hbf
4h13
3:18 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 839
On time
11:05 AM Berlin Hbf
3h51
2:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 599
On time
11:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h17
3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 599 · S8
On time
11:27 AM Berlin Hbf
4h41
4:08 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1507 · ICE 599
On time
11:36 AM Berlin Hbf
4h08
3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1507 · ICE 1558
On time
11:36 AM Berlin Hbf
5h20
4:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 799+Hessische Landesbahn24352
On time
11:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h29
4:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 799
On time
11:37 AM Berlin Spandau
4h02
3:39 PM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 940 · ICE 7 · 29542
On time
11:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h48
4:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 940 · ICE 7
On time
11:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h27
4:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 375
On time
12:31 PM Berlin Hbf
4h13
4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 375 · 29262
On time
12:31 PM Berlin Hbf
4h34
5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 691
On time
1:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h17
5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1509 · ICE 691
On time
1:36 PM Berlin Hbf
4h08
5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 993
On time
1:37 PM Berlin Spandau
4h15
5:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 993
On time
1:37 PM Berlin Spandau
4h02
5:39 PM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 848 · ICE 75 · 29544
On time
1:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h49
6:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 848 · ICE 75
On time
1:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h27
6:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1205 · ICE 15561:56 PM Berlin Hbf
5h00
6:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1205 · ICE 15561:56 PM Berlin Hbf
4h41
6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 377
On time
2:37 PM Berlin Hbf
4h07
6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 377+Hessische Landesbahn24360
On time
2:37 PM Berlin Hbf
4h30
7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 933 · ICE 6203:05 PM Berlin Hbf
4h14
7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9333:05 PM Berlin Hbf
3h51
6:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus3:26 PM Berlin Spandau
8h49
12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain3:26 PM Berlin Spandau
4h34
8:00 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 693 · S9
On time
3:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h47
8:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 693
On time
3:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h17
7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1601 · ICE 693
On time
3:36 PM Berlin Hbf
4h08
7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 995
On time
3:36 PM Berlin Spandau
4h03
7:39 PM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 995+Hessische Landesbahn24364
On time
3:36 PM Berlin Spandau
4h30
8:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus3:57 PM Berlin Hbf
8h18
12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain3:57 PM Berlin Hbf
4h03
8:00 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
3h56
8:00 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
8h11
12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 3794:30 PM Berlin Hbf
4h14
8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 379+Hessische Landesbahn243664:30 PM Berlin Hbf
4h38
9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9355:05 PM Berlin Hbf
3h51
8:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 935 · ICE 5265:05 PM Berlin Hbf
4h14
9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 695 · S9
On time
5:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h47
10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 695
On time
5:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h17
9:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 997 · S9
On time
5:37 PM Berlin Spandau
4h37
10:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 997
On time
5:37 PM Berlin Spandau
4h03
9:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 844 · ICE 77 · S95:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h57
10:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 844 · ICE 775:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h27
10:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 677
On time
6:37 PM Berlin Hbf
4h07
10:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 677+Hessische Landesbahn24374
On time
6:37 PM Berlin Hbf
4h29
11:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9377:05 PM Berlin Hbf
3h51
10:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 937 · ICE 5227:05 PM Berlin Hbf
4h17
11:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 697
On time
7:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h17
11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 697 · S9
On time
7:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h47
12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1605 · ICE 697
On time
7:36 PM Berlin Hbf
4h08
11:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S97:36 PM Berlin Hbf
4h38
12:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 842 · ICE 797:47 PM Berlin Hbf
5h34
1:21 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 842 · ICE 797:47 PM Berlin Hbf
5h17
1:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6999:27 PM Berlin Hbf
4h44
2:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6999:27 PM Berlin Hbf
5h12
2:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408 · S6 · S810:29 PM Berlin Hbf
6h00
4:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408
On time
10:29 PM Berlin Hbf
5h25
3:54 AM Frankfurt South station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · S6 · S9
On time
11:32 PM Berlin Hbf
6h42
6:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273
On time
11:32 PM Berlin Hbf
6h07
5:39 AM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main run on average 65 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.

There are 26 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 43m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
424 km
Average train duration
4h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
65
Direct trains
26
Fastest train
3h 43m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
91 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 43m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
78 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
3h 53m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
€4
FlixTrain frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hessische Landesbahn Duration
5h 4m
Cheapest Hessische Landesbahn Price
€34
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is €70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is 3h 43m to travel the 424 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 26 direct trains a day from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Frankfurt am Main from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 43m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main

Most Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Berlin
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Which Berlin station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?

Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main leave from Berlin Hbf. The station is 3 km from Berlin city centre at Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany.
Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, GermanyWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre

Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · €3 · every ~6 min
U5 · 8m · €3 · every ~25 min
BusN40, 142 · 12m · €2 · every ~8 min
170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · €1
TramM8 · 13m · €3 · every ~12 min

Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services

Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.

Berlin SpandauBerlin-Spandau, Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 BerlinWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre

Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, S9, S5 · 10m · €3 · every ~14 min
S9, S5, S3 · 25m · €3 · every ~14 min

Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services

Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.

Berlin SüdkreuzBerlin Südkreuz, General-Pape-Straße 1, 12101 BerlinWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre

Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainFex, Re20, Re4, Re5, Re3 · 7m · €1 · every ~18 min
S26, S25, S2 · 13m · €3 · every ~25 min
Bus025, N67, N44, 065, 032 · 25m · €1
248 · 34m · €3 · every ~11 min

Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services

Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.

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