The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€107
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 42 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, May 18, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 425 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 Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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 6999:27 PM4h44Berlin Hbf2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
ICE 1540 · ICE 127111:51 PM8h23Berlin Hbf8:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€201One-way1 transfer
ICE 27311:25 PM6h12Berlin Hbf5:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
ICE 905 · ICE 102211:28 PM8h09Berlin Hbf7:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€201One-way1 transfer
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · S410:24 PM5h59Berlin Hbf4:23 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€521One-way2 transfers
ICE 95907:06 AM3h50Berlin Hbf10:56 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1831One-way0 transfers
ICE 8379:05 AM3h51Berlin Hbf12:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1361One-way0 transfers
ICE 9355:05 PM3h51Berlin Hbf8:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1201One-way0 transfers
ICE 9311:05 PM3h51Berlin Hbf4:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1361One-way0 transfers
ICE 113512:02 PM3h54Berlin Hbf3:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 425 km
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5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 597 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1135 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h54 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h11 | 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1556 | On time 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 6:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 | On time 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h09 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1139 | On time 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 7:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 379 | On time 4:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 8:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | On time 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 8:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 844 · ICE 77 | On time 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h28 | 10:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 | On time 5:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 10:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 | On time 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 10:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 699 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 2:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h09 | 5:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 11:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 8:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | On time 11:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h57 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
ICE 277 | On time 4:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 593 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 10:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 | 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 | 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h56 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 371 | 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 837 | 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 12:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 425 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 425 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 2:28 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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.
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