Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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

Showing times and prices for 29 May

Cheapest price

£102

Average price

£130

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 5 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

363 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.

Fast trains

Of the 10 trains that leave Bern Hauptbahnhof for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 BahnIC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690
    8:044h05
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    12:09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1021One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 612 · ICE 6
    9:334h07
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    13:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 966 · ICE 370
    11:044h05
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    15:09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 372
    9:044h05
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    13:09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1161One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
    10:044h05
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    14:09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1161One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £318.

Distance: 363 km

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Live departures

Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376
On time
4:38 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h31
9:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
ÖBBIR 2353 · IR 2304+ÖBB | ICEICE 376
On time
4:38 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h31
9:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 956 · ICE 202 · ICE 692
On time
6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
ÖBB | ICEICE 202 · ICE 692+ÖBB | InterCityIC 956
Delayed
5:16 6:04Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 374
On time
7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
ÖBB | ICEICE 374
On time
7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 608 · ICE 74
On time
7:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
11:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 74+ÖBB | InterCityIC 608
Delayed
6:46 7:33Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
11:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690
On time
8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
ÖBB | ICEICE 200 · ICE 690+ÖBB | InterCityIC 960
Delayed
7:16 8:04Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 372
On time
9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
13:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
ÖBB | ICEICE 372
On time
9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
13:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 612 · ICE 6
On time
9:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 6+ÖBB | InterCityIC 612
Delayed
8:46 9:33Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598
On time
10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
ÖBB | InterCityIC 964+ÖBB | ICEICE 108 · ICE 598
On time
10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 966 · ICE 370
On time
11:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 370+ÖBB | InterCityIC 966
Delayed
10:16 11:04Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 616 · ICE 72
On time
11:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 72+ÖBB | InterCityIC 616
Delayed
10:46 11:33Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 106 · ICE 596
On time
12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 106 · ICE 596
On time
12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 970 · ICE 278
On time
13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
17:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 278+ÖBB | InterCityIC 970
Delayed
12:16 13:04Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
17:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 620 · ECE 4
On time
13:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 change
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 4+ÖBB | InterCityIC 62013:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h07
17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
ÖBB | ICEICE 104 · ICE 594+ÖBB | InterCityIC 97214:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof
4h05
18:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

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Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 4h 5m.

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
Coach from £20
Distance
363 km
Average train duration
4h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
4h 5m
First train
5:04
Last train
18:31
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
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
Coach from £20

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £20. 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
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£36
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 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

ÖBB | ICE

About
The ÖBB ICE is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The ICE trains are modern and well-equipped, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of ICE trains: ICE T, ICE S, and ICE Sprinter. The ICE T is the fastest, with speeds of up to 230 km/h, while the ICE S and ICE Sprinter offer slightly slower speeds. The ÖBB ICE offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a restaurant car, free Wi-Fi, and a range of entertainment options. The most popular routes for the ÖBB ICE include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. These routes offer stunning views of the Austrian countryside and provide a convenient way to travel between major cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 4m
Cheapest Price
£160
ÖBB | ICE frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£102
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern Hauptbahnhof 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf covers a distance of 363 km and takes approximately 4h 5m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 363 km.
The first train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 5:04.
The last train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf departs at 18:31.
Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run approximately 16 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
To get from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it traverses the Swiss countryside and the picturesque region of the Rhine Valley, known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and charming villages.
A day trip from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is not feasible as the travel time is 4h 5m. There are 14 trains per day covering the distance of 363 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bern Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Bern
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Bern is Bern Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bern Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Bern to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
17
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Lötschberg
  • Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
  • Hotel Savoy Bern
  • Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,000 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
  • Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
Public transport options for Bern Hauptbahnhof
  • Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
  • Bus: Several lines available

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