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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Oct

Cheapest price on 18 Oct

£16

Average ticket price on 18 Oct

£93

Fastest journey on 18 Oct

4 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 18 Oct

4 h 31 m

Trains on 18 Oct

Distance

435 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

To travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin you need to make at least one change.

S9 · ICE 696
5:454h48
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
10:33Berlin Hbf
£161One-way
1 change
ICE 100 · ICE 1541
22:117h28
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5:39Berlin Hbf
£221One-way
1 change
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · 3704
22:117h24
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5:35Berlin-Charlottenburg
£251One-way
2 changes
S9 · ICE 274
20:454h32
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1:17Berlin Hbf
£351One-way
1 change
ICE 274+24363
20:464h31
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1:17Berlin Hbf
£351One-way
1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin

Germany

Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 3h 51m.

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

Distance

435 km

Average train duration

4h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 51m

First train

0:57

Last train

21:54

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

42 days

Price information

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S9 · ICE 696	On time 5:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h48	10:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h05	14:00 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	7h58	13:53 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h02	13:57 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h10	14:05 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h32	14:27 Berlin Spandau	1 change
S9 · ICE 378	On time 6:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h32	11:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 1555 · ICE 1602	On time 7:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h22	12:24 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 525 · ICE 694	Delayed 5:45 7:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h52	12:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 694	On time 7:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h48	12:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h37	16:27 Berlin Spandau	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h03	15:53 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	10h03	17:53 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	8h10	16:00 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	10h37	18:27 Berlin Spandau	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	10h18	18:08 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	10h10	18:00 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	10h11	18:01 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
S9 · ICE 376	On time 8:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h32	13:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 376+24319	Delayed 7:30 8:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h31	13:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 529 · ICE 692	On time 9:44 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h49	14:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 692	On time 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h48	14:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 374	On time 10:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h32	15:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 374+24325	Delayed 9:30 10:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h31	15:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 1559 · ICE 1206	On time 11:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h03	16:05 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 623 · ICE 690	On time 11:44 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h49	16:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 690	On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h48	16:33 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 372	On time 12:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h32	17:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 372+24331	Delayed 11:30 12:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h31	17:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 1651 · ICE 1506	On time 13:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h22	18:24 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 627 · ICE 598	On time 13:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h51	18:32 Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 598	On time 13:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h47	18:32 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	14:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	7h45	22:00 Berlin Hbf	1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain	14:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)	7h38	21:53 Berlin Südkreuz station	1 change
4261 · ICE 751	Delayed 14:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h37	17:34 17:34Berlin Hbf	1 change
S9 · ICE 370	On time 14:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h32	19:17 Berlin Hbf	1 change
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Advantages

Service

Cleanliness

Price

Disadvantages

Equipment (wifi)

My train ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin was really cool! The staff were really friendly and the train was clean and tidy. The price was really fair and didn't put too much strain on my wallet. But, here comes the "but", the internet on the train was unfortunately pretty weak. That was a bit annoying, especially if you want to work or be online while travelling. Still, if you like good service, cleanliness and a cheap price and can put up with the weak internet, this train ticket is a good choice. I would use it again.

Advantages

Fast and affordable journey

Disadvantages

Nothing negative

The train journey on the Deutsche Bahn ICE from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. As with many of the ICE trains, the journey is very pleasant and the wifi works. You can work well and in peace on this route. If you book this route early, the price is unbeatably cheap, so the question of travelling by bus does not arise at all. As the trains run frequently, an ICE cancellation is not quite so tragic.

Advantages

Duration

Disadvantages

Nothing

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof to Berlin. Hauptbahnhof went smoothly and without any problems. I had a voucher, so the price was very good for this journey. I think the connection from Frankfurt to Berlin is great, as it is relatively short and you can travel through without changing trains. As in every ICE, there was an on-board bistro, wifi and also power sockets so that I could work there. The staff and cleanliness were okay.

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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 Deutsche Bahn Duration

3h 51m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price

£7

Deutsche Bahn frequency

19 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

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hostels and hotels vary widely, dining is fair-value, and public transport is good value for a capital city.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-12 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range: €18-30 per person for a meal.
Fine dining: €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually not included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10%. In cafés, round up small bills. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5-10%.

FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £82.

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin covers a distance of 435 km and takes approximately 3h 51m. Trains run 24 per day.

The train distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin is 435 km.

The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin leaves at 1:09.

The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin departs at 20:11.

Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin run approximately 24 times per day.

Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Berlin. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.

There is no night train service from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin.

Booking trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin offers a blend of urban and rural landscapes, with views of picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and stretches of forests, providing a pleasant and varied experience.

Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Berlin

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Arrival train stations in Berlin

Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre

Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · £3 · every ~6 min

U5 · 8m · £3 · every ~25 min

BusN40, 142 · 12m · £2 · every ~8 min

170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · £1

TramM8 · 13m · £3 · every ~12 min

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.

More about Berlin Hbf

Berlin SpandauBerlin-Spandau, Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre

Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, S9, S5 · 10m · £3 · every ~14 min

S9, S5, S3 · 25m · £3 · every ~14 min

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.