The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 73 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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 1540 · ICE 127123:528h41Berlin Hbf8:33Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£221One-way1 change
ICE 1540 · ICE 127123:528h22Berlin Hbf8:14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£221One-way1 change
ICE 27323:116h36Berlin Hbf5:47Frankfurt South station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 273 · 15503 · 2950623:117h11Berlin Hbf6:22Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£361One-way2 changes
FlixTrain+
FlixBus14:0010h15Berlin Südkreuz station0:15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)£401One-way1 change
ICE 113512:023h54Berlin Hbf15:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1171One-way0 changes
ICE 113916:003h56Berlin Hbf19:56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1171One-way0 changes
ICE 67718:374h07Berlin Hbf22:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£901One-way0 changes
ICE 37310:374h07Berlin Hbf14:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1171One-way0 changes
ICE 37714:374h07Berlin Hbf18:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £101.
Distance: 424 km
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Live departures
Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 279 | 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 · S9 | 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 279 | 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 10:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 279 · S9 | 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h38 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 726 | On time 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 11:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · ICE 726 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 11:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · ICE 726 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h10 | 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · 58020 · ICE 726 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 11:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 701 · ICE 926 | 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 6h04 | 11:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 11:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 701 · 58020 · ICE 726 | On time 5:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h10 | 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 503 · 4612 · ICE 926 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 11:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 503 · 4612 · ICE 926 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 11:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 595 | On time 6:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h13 | 11:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 595 · S9 | On time 6:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 12:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 926 | 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 11:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 926 | 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 11:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 724 | On time 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 12:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 503 · 4612 · ICE 926 | 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 11:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 503 · 4612 · ICE 926 | 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 11:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 changes | |
ICE 1548 · ICE 785 · 4157 | On time 7:12 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 5h27 | 12:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 371 · S9 | 7:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 371 | 7:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 371 · S9 | 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h38 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 371 | 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 12:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 722 | On time 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 13:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 944 · ICE 577 | 7:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 13:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 944 · ICE 627 | On time 7:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 13:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 703 · ICE 722 | On time 7:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 13:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 703 · ICE 722 | On time 7:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 703 · ICE 1652 · S8 | 7:55 Berlin Hbf | 6h04 | 13:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 703 · ICE 1652 | On time 7:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 13:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 Berlin Hbf | 9h38 | 17:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h31 | 17:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:27 Berlin Südkreuz station | 9h33 | 18:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
ICE 597 | On time 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h13 | 13:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597 · S9 | On time 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 14:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1005 · ICE 720 | On time 8:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 14:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:39 Berlin Hbf | 9h21 | 18:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:50 Berlin Spandau | 9h10 | 18:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 change | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 787 · 4159 | 9:14 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 5h25 | 14:39 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 373+ 24368 | 9:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 15:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 628 | On time 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 15:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 373+ 24368 | 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h30 | 15:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 942 · ICE 721 | On time 9:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 15:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1007 · ICE 626 | On time 10:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 16:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 599+ 24352 | 10:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h29 | 16:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 640 · ICE 723 | On time 10:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 16:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 624 | On time 11:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 17:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 940 · ICE 725 | On time 11:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 17:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 940 · ICE 771 | 11:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 17:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 707 · ICE 624 | On time 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 17:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 707 · ICE 624 | On time 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1568 · S9 | 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h49 | 17:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1568 | On time 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 17:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 707 · ICE 26 | 11:55 Berlin Hbf | 6h01 | 17:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 509 · 4624 · ICE 26 | On time 12:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 17:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 509 · 4624 · ICE 26 | On time 12:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1009 · ICE 26 | 12:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 17:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1009 · ICE 26 | 12:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1009 · ICE 509 · 4624 · ICE 26 | 12:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 17:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 changes | |
ICE 1009 · ICE 509 · 4624 · ICE 26 | 12:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1009 · ICE 622 | On time 12:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 18:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 548 · ICE 727 | On time 12:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 18:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 377 | 13:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 18:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 620 | On time 13:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 377 · S9 | 13:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 19:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 848 · ICE 773 | On time 13:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 19:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 848 · ICE 729 | On time 13:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 19:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 14:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 19:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 14:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1101 · ICE 24 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 19:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 693 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1101 · ICE 24 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1101 · ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 693 · S9 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 20:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1101 · ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 24 | On time 14:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 19:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 changes | |
ICE 546 · ICE 821 | 14:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 20:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 379 | On time 15:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 20:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 379+ 24366 | On time 15:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h31 | 21:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 526 | On time 15:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 846 · ICE 775 | On time 15:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 21:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 846 · ICE 205 | On time 15:47 Berlin Hbf | 6h02 | 21:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 801 · ICE 526 | 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 21:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 801 · ICE 526 | 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 801 · 58264 · ICE 526 | 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 801 · 58264 · ICE 526 | 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 21:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 801 · ICE 1554 | On time 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 21:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 695 | On time 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 5h14 | 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 695 · S9 | On time 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 5h44 | 22:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1103 · ICE 22 | On time 16:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 21:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1103 · ICE 22 | On time 16:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 21:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1103 · ICE 524 | 16:37 Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 22:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 544 · ICE 617 | On time 16:47 Berlin Hbf | 6h02 | 22:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 544 · ICE 77 · S9 | 16:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 22:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 544 · ICE 77 | 16:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h25 | 22:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 677 | 17:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 22:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 677 · 4770 | 17:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h38 | 23:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 677 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 22:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 677 · 4770 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h29 | 23:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 522 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h46 | 23:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 844 · ICE 777 | On time 17:47 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 23:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · ICE 522 | 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h28 | 23:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · ICE 522 | 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h11 | 23:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · 58268 · ICE 522 | 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h28 | 23:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1552 | On time 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h29 | 23:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · 58268 · ICE 522 | 17:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h11 | 23:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 937 · S9 | 19:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 0:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 937 | 19:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 23:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 999 · 4169 | On time 19:37 Berlin Spandau | 5h27 | 1:04 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 999 · 4169 · S8 | On time 19:37 Berlin Spandau | 5h52 | 1:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 699 | On time 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h56 | 3:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 699 · S9 | On time 21:27 Berlin Hbf | 6h32 | 3:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 840 · IC 60471 · 4650 | 21:47 Berlin Hbf | 7h37 | 5:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 273 · 15503 · 29506 | 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 6h50 | 6:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 273 · 15503 | 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 6h27 | 5:59 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 273 · S8 | 23:32 Berlin Hbf | 6h57 | 6:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main run on average 47 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main from £16. 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)
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt: Journey Details
The first train of the day leaves Berlin at approximately 12:30 a.m. and the last departs at around 11:00 p.m. During the week there are trains every 15-30 minutes throughout the day and around five departures in the evening and at night. At the weekend, trains depart every 30-60 minutes and the last train is at 10:15 p.m. Direct trains from Berlin to Frankfurt take around four hours and those which require a change take up to five hours all with Deutsche Bahn.
Taking the Train from Berlin
The trains depart from Berlin's main train station, Berlin Hbf (tief). The station is around three kilometres from the city centre and can be reached via the S-Bahn. Trains run every three minutes until almost 2:00 a.m. and resume just after 4:00 a.m. The journey to the station takes 10 minutes from the city centre.
Getting into Frankfurt by Train
Frankfurt (am Main) lies on the banks of the River Main. Largely rebuilt after World War II, the modern skyline sits in contrast to the original buildings of the Old Town, making it a unique German city. Trains arrive at either Frankfurt (Main) Hbf or Frankfurt (Main) Sud station. The main station (Hpf) is north of the river, while the smaller Sud station is to the south. Both are around 10 minutes from the city centre and have U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations on site. Public transport services run throughout the night.
FAQs: Berlin to Frankfurt am Main train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main
Most Berlin to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?
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 Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains from Berlin arrive at?
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 Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
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