Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest price

€18

Average price

€82

Fastest journey

3 h 52 m

Average duration

3 h 52 m

Trains per day

43

Distance

425 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin 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 will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.

Fast trains

Of the 43 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Berlin on Mon, Dec 15, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 425 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 Mon, Dec 15 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.

Deutsche BahnICE 1272
11:35PM7h13
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:48AMBerlin Hbf
€181One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnS5 · ICE 1272
11:57PM6h51
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:48AMBerlin Hbf
€221One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1272 · 18242
11:35PM7h05
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:40AMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station
€221One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS5 · ICE 1272 · 18242
11:57PM6h43
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:40AMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station
€251One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 698
03:31AM4h35
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
08:06AMBerlin Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €135.

Distance: 425 km

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€110

Average price

€39

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Cheapest

€233

Average price

4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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1h 8m

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3h 0m

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Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:07 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 692 · ICE 1600
Delayed
9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
1:24 PM 1:24 PMBerlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 692
On time
9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
1:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1134
On time
11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
3:01 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 690
Delayed
11:16 AM 11:15 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
3:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 690 · ICE 1508
Delayed
11:16 AM 11:15 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
3:22 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 838
On time
12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h52
3:54 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 372
Delayed
12:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h23
4:39 PM 4:39 PMBerlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 6 · ICE 1045
On time
12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
5:01 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1072 · ICE 941
On time
1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
5:16 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 598 · ICE 1506
On time
1:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
5:22 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 598
On time
1:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
5:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1130
On time
3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
7:01 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 596
On time
3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
7:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 596 · ICE 1504
On time
3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
7:22 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 834
On time
4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h52
7:54 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 594 · ICE 1502
On time
5:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
9:22 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 594
On time
5:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
9:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 832
On time
6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h52
9:54 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 276
On time
6:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h21
10:36 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 592
On time
7:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
11:30 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 274
On time
8:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h18
12:33 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnS9 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 37048:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
8h11
4:43 AM Berlin Hbf3 transfers
deutsche_bahnS9 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
On time
8:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
8h16
4:48 AM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1272
On time
10:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
7h13
5:48 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1272 · 18242
On time
10:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
7h05
5:40 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station		1 transfer
deutsche_bahn15544 · ICE 1272 · 1824210:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
6h50
5:40 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station2 transfers
deutsche_bahn15544 · ICE 1272
On time
10:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
6h58
5:48 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Monday, December 15
deutsche_bahnS8 · IC 60470 · ICE 649
On time
12:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
6h08
6:52 AM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS8 · IC 60470+enno83503+deutsche_bahnICE 1705
On time
12:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
6h02
6:46 AM Berlin Hbf		3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 6982:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
7:06 AM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 778 · ICE 551
On time
3:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
7:55 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 78 · ICE 1041
On time
4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
9:01 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1186 · ICE 843
On time
5:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
9:16 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 696
On time
5:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
9:30 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 934
On time
6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h52
9:54 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 378
On time
6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h23
10:38 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1138
On time
7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
11:01 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 694 · ICE 1602
On time
7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h07
11:22 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 694
On time
7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h16
11:31 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 932
On time
8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h52
11:54 AM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 376
On time
8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h23
12:38 PM Berlin Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnECE 8 · ICE 1043
On time
8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h15
1:01 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1074 · ICE 8479:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
1:16 PM Berlin Hbf1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 425 km distance in 3h 55m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22
Distance
425 km
Average train duration
4h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
€28
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
3h 55m
First train
05:02
Last train
21:35
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin from €22. 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 Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
€28
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

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 Duration
4h 47m
Cheapest Price
€31
FlixTrain frequency
5 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

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin is €78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Berlin from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is on average 4 h   for the 425 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Berlin from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin leaves at 03: 58. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin leaves at 20: 55.
Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Berlin. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 55.
A trip to Berlin from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin by train is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin including taking a train, coach or flight.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin

Frankfurt am Main
Berlin
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
Frankfurt (Main) HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Im Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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