The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 65 trains that leave Berlin for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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 699
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 316
ICE 273 · S8
ICE 273+
24306
ICE 9590 · ICE 726
ICE 931 · S8
ICE 931 · ICE 624
ICE 935 · ICE 526
ICE 1135 · ICE 626Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 435 km
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Live departures
Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · S8 | On time 10:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h34 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · ICE 626 | On time 10:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 15:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 · 75782 | On time 10:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 15:35 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 940 · ICE 7 · ICE 12 | On time 10:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h59 | 15:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1558 · S8 | Delayed 10:53 10:51Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 15:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 707 · ICE 1558 | Delayed 10:53 10:51Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 15:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 375+ 24354 | On time 11:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h35 | 16:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 375 · 29262 | On time 11:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h34 | 16:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · 29266 | On time 12:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 17:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 622 | Delayed 12:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 17:21 17:21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · 29266 | On time 12:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h29 | 17:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 | Delayed 12:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 17:21 17:21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 93 · ICE 1556 | On time 12:54 Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 17:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1042 · ICE 75 · 75786 | 13:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 17:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1042 · ICE 75 · ICE 10 | On time 13:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h45 | 17:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 377 · S9 | On time 13:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 18:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 377+ 24360 | On time 13:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 18:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 693 · ICE 528 | On time 14:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 693 · S9 | On time 14:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 19:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · ICE 528 | 14:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · S9 | 14:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 19:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 846 · ECE 9 · S9 | 14:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 19:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · ICE 524 | 16:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S9 | 16:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 21:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1709 · ICE 1552 · S9 | On time 16:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 22:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1040 · ICE 77 · S3 · S8 | 17:01 Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 21:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
ICE 937 · S8 | 18:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h24 | 22:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 937 · ICE 522 | 18:05 Berlin Hbf | 4h17 | 22:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 697 · S9 | On time 18:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 23:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · S9 | 18:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 23:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 842 · ICE 79 · S8 | 18:46 Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 00:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 699 | 20:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 01:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 · S8 | On time 22:28 Berlin Hbf | 7h01 | 05:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 | On time 22:52 Berlin Hbf | 8h41 | 07:33 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1511 | On time 22:52 Berlin Hbf | 7h42 | 06:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 316 | On time 22:52 Berlin Hbf | 8h53 | 07:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
ICE 277 · S9 | On time 03:28 Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 08:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 277+ 24322 | On time 03:28 Berlin Hbf | 4h39 | 08:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 593 · ICE 728 | On time 04:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 09:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 593 · S9 | On time 04:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 09:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1158 · ICE 515 | 04:33 Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 09:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · S9 | On time 04:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 09:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 728 | On time 04:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 09:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 701 · ICE 1654 · S8 | 04:52 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 09:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 279+ 24332 | On time 05:29 Berlin Hbf | 4h37 | 10:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 726 | 06:06 Berlin Hbf | 4h13 | 10:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9590 · S8 | 06:06 Berlin Hbf | 4h23 | 10:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 795+ 24336 | On time 06:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h46 | 11:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · S9 | On time 06:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · S9 | On time 06:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1131 · ICE 724 | On time 07:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h19 | 11:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1131 · S8 | On time 07:00 Berlin Hbf | 4h29 | 11:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 371 · S9 | 07:31 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 12:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 797 | On time 08:20 Berlin Hbf | 4h32 | 12:52 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597 · S9 | On time 08:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 720 | On time 08:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 13:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · S9 | On time 08:36 Berlin Hbf | 4h38 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 942 · ICE 1073 · 29522 | 08:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h36 | 13:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 942 · ICE 1073 · ICE 720 | 08:46 Berlin Hbf | 4h33 | 13:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1044 · ICE 73 · ICE 14 | 09:01 Berlin Hbf | 4h44 | 13:45 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 599 · S8 | 10:27 Berlin Hbf | 4h43 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 21:28 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main Airport 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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main Airport
- 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.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
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