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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 01
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 01
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
3 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 01
43
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 43 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf, including 27 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 52 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 22 · ICE 100 · ICE 15419:42 PM7h51Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:33 AMBerlin Hbf€181One-way2 transfers- ICE 1272 · S911:35 PM7h20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:55 AMBerlin Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2749:15 PM4h39Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:54 AMBerlin Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 70 · ICE 9477:46 PM4h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:17 AMBerlin Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
- S9 · ICE 100 · ICE 15419:32 PM8h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:33 AMBerlin Hbf€501One-way2 transfers
- ICE 8345:02 PM3h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:54 PMBerlin Hbf€821One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9329:02 AM3h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:54 PMBerlin Hbf€1121One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8327:02 PM3h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:54 PMBerlin Hbf€621One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9347:02 AM3h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:54 AMBerlin Hbf€751One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8381:02 PM3h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:54 PMBerlin Hbf€821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €164.
Distance: 423 km
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4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 934 | Delayed 5:37 AM 7:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 9:26 AM 9:26 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1138 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 12:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 694 · ICE 1602 | On time 8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h08 | 12:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 694 | Delayed 8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h16 | 10:33 AM 10:33 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 376 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 692 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 2:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 930 | On time 11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 2:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 374 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 3:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1134 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 690 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 4:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 838 | On time 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 4:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 372 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 5:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1072 · ICE 941 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h10 | 6:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 598 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 6:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 751 | On time 3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 6:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 370 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h18 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1130 | On time 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 8:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 596 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h16 | 8:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 834 | On time 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 8:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 278 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h18 | 9:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1070 · ICE 945 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 10:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 594 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 10:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 594 · ICE 1502 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 832 | On time 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 10:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 276 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 11:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h35 | 12:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 592 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 12:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 274 | On time 9:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h39 | 1:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 100 · IC 2347 · ICE 1891 | 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h54 | 6:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1272 · S9 | On time 11:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h20 | 6:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
| ICE 698 | 4:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h03 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 778 · ICE 541 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h29 | 9:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1186 · ICE 843 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h10 | 10:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 696 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h15 | 10:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 696 · ICE 1604 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h08 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 934 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h52 | 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 378 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 11:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:31, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 1:31 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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