The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 South station will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 49 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Frankfurt South station every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
FlixTrain9:574h03Berlin Hbf14:00Frankfurt South station£401One-way0 changes
ICE 9590 · 46115:564h43Berlin Hbf10:39Frankfurt South station£471One-way1 change
FlixTrain11:574h03Berlin Hbf16:00Frankfurt South station£481One-way0 changes
IC 6040820:497h14Berlin Hbf4:03Frankfurt South station£541One-way0 changes
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · 450623:428h49Berlin Hbf8:31Frankfurt South station£581One-way2 changes
FlixTrain9:574h03Berlin Hbf14:00Frankfurt South station£401One-way0 changes
FlixTrain11:574h03Berlin Hbf16:00Frankfurt South station£481One-way0 changes
FlixTrain15:574h03Berlin Hbf20:00Frankfurt South station£961One-way0 changes
ICE 931 · S313:054h12Berlin Hbf17:17Frankfurt South station£1091One-way1 change
ICE 839 · S311:054h12Berlin Hbf15:17Frankfurt South station£1201One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. 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 coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 423 km
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4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station trains for today, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 699 | 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 2:59 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 840 · IC 60471 | On time 21:44 Berlin Hbf | 6h46 | 4:30 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 273+ 24306 | On time 23:28 Berlin Hbf | 6h24 | 5:52 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 525+ 24313 | On time 23:42 Berlin Hbf | 8h16 | 7:58 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 6 June | |||||
S7 · 73796 · 16448 · ICE 781 | 0:27 Berlin Hbf | 8h00 | 8:27 Frankfurt South station | 5 changes | |
RE 93459 · S7 · 73796 · 16448 | 0:29 Berlin Hbf | 7h58 | 8:27 Frankfurt South station | 6 changes | |
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · 15508 | 0:40 Berlin Hbf | 8h15 | 8:55 Frankfurt South station | 3 changes | |
ICE 646 · ICE 573 · 4508 | 4:23 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 9:30 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · S5 | On time 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 10:07 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S5 | On time 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h31 | 10:07 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 9590 · 4611 | 5:56 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 10:39 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 279+ 24332 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 4h27 | 10:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 644 · ICE 575 · 4512 | 6:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 11:30 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 795 | On time 7:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 11:39 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1137 · S3 | On time 8:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 12:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ 24338 | 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 12:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 837 · S3 | On time 9:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 13:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 797 | On time 9:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 13:39 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 14:00 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1073 · S3 | 10:01 Berlin Hbf | 4h16 | 14:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 373+ 24368 | 10:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 14:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 839 · S3 | On time 11:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 15:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 799 | On time 11:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 15:39 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · S5 | On time 11:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 16:07 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · S5 | 11:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h31 | 16:07 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 11:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 16:00 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1135 · S3 | On time 12:02 Berlin Hbf | 4h15 | 16:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 375+ 24354 | 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 16:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 931 · S3 | 13:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 17:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 993 | On time 13:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 17:39 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 691 · S5 | 13:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 18:07 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 848 · ICE 1187 · S3 | 13:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h31 | 18:17 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 756 · 15534 | 13:56 Berlin Hbf | 4h59 | 18:55 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 377+ 24378 | On time 14:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 18:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 933 · S3 | 15:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 19:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 995 | On time 15:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 19:39 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:57 Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 20:00 Frankfurt South station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1139 · S3 | On time 16:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 20:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 379+ 24366 | 16:28 Berlin Hbf | 4h31 | 20:59 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 935 · S3 | 17:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h12 | 21:17 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 997 · 15540 | On time 17:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h35 | 21:55 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 695 · S5 | On time 17:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 22:07 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77 · 4540 | 17:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 22:30 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 · 15542 | 17:50 Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 22:55 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 677+ 24374 | On time 18:29 Berlin Hbf | 4h27 | 22:56 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
ICE 999 · 4169 · S6 | On time 19:20 Berlin Hbf | 6h07 | 1:27 Frankfurt South station | 2 changes | |
ICE 697 · 15548 | On time 19:27 Berlin Hbf | 6h42 | 2:09 Frankfurt South station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 2:28 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station trainsFlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt South station from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
ÖBB | Nightjet
FlixTrain GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt South station 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 South station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt South station
- 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.
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
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