The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on 06 Oct
£12
Average ticket price on 06 Oct
£71
Fastest journey on 06 Oct
3 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 06 Oct
3 h 49 m
Trains on 06 Oct
35
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Tue 06 Oct, we found 35 trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 23 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
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 2730:085h29Berlin Hbf5:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£121One-way0 changes
ICE 2774:414h03Berlin Hbf8:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£331One-way0 changes
ICE 11318:123h44Berlin Hbf11:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 3718:434h01Berlin Hbf12:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 5979:274h17Berlin Hbf13:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 11318:123h44Berlin Hbf11:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 7507:063h50Berlin Hbf10:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 8379:053h51Berlin Hbf12:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 93113:053h51Berlin Hbf16:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1031One-way0 changes
ICE 93517:053h51Berlin Hbf20:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1031One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 1:06 |
Last train 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 707 · ICE 1558 | Delayed 10:21 11:55Berlin Hbf | 4h42 | 16:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 375 | On time 12:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 16:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 931 | Delayed 13:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 14:58 14:58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 691 | On time 13:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 17:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 | On time 13:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 17:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1556 | On time 13:56 Berlin Hbf | 4h41 | 18:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 377 | On time 14:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 18:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 933 | Delayed 15:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 16:58 16:58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 693 | On time 15:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 | On time 15:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 379 | On time 16:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 20:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 935 | On time 17:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 20:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 695 | On time 17:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 | On time 17:37 Berlin Hbf | 4h07 | 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 | On time 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 22:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 677 | On time 18:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 22:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 937 | On time 19:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 22:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 697 | On time 19:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 23:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 | On time 19:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 23:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 699 | On time 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 2:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 0:08 Berlin Hbf | 5h29 | 5:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 4:41 Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 8:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 593 | On time 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 9:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 | On time 5:34 Berlin Hbf | 4h10 | 9:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 10:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 750 | On time 7:06 Berlin Hbf | 3h50 | 10:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 595 | On time 7:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 11:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 | On time 7:37 Berlin Hbf | 4h07 | 11:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1131 | On time 8:12 Berlin Hbf | 3h44 | 11:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 371 | On time 8:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 837 | On time 9:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 12:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597 | On time 9:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 13:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 | On time 9:37 Berlin Hbf | 4h07 | 13:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:43 Berlin Hbf | 4h01 | 14:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 839 | On time 11:05 Berlin Hbf | 3h51 | 14:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 | On time 11:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 | On time 11:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h08 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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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
Hessische Landesbahn
FAQs: Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf 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
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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