1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£112
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
31
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern 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 to Bern will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 31 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bern, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
IC 60408 · IC 611
ICE 275 · IC 965
ICE 273 · IC 963
IC 60403 · EC 61
ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IC 975
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 971
ICE 277 · IC 969
ICE 71 · IC 623
ICE 275 · IC 965
ICE 273 · IC 963Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £394.
Distance: 364 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£69 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £394 Average Price | £109 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bern:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern costing on average £69.
A coach is £365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bern costing on average £394.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 42m.
Flight takes on average 6h 41m.
The journey is about 42m faster (4h 4m by train vs 4h 46m by car) and roughly £40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£69 vs £109). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bern trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 971 | Delayed 7:53 9:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ IC 971 | Delayed 7:53 9:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 71+ IC 623 | Delayed 8:32 10:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 14:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 71 · IC 623 | Delayed 8:32 10:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 14:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 14:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 14:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IC 975 | Delayed 9:55 11:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 15:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ IC 975 | Delayed 9:55 11:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 15:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
EC 5+ IC 627 | 12:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 16:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ECE 5 · IC 627 | Delayed 10:32 12:20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 16:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ IC 977 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 16:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 16:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | Delayed 11:56 13:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 17:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 | Delayed 11:56 13:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 17:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 73+ EC 67 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 18:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 73 · EC 67 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 18:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 373 · IC 981 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 373+ IC 981 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ IC 983 | Delayed 13:56 15:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 · IC 983 | Delayed 13:56 15:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 7+ IC 635 | On time 16:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 20:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 7 · IC 635 | On time 16:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 20:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 375 | On time 16:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 20:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 16:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 20:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9560+ ICE 1064 · IC 637 | On time 16:55 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 21:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201+ IC 987 | Delayed 15:56 17:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 21:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 · IC 987 | Delayed 15:56 17:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 21:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201+ IC 987 | Delayed 15:56 17:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 21:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 75+ IC 641 | 18:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 22:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 377+ IC 989 | 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 377 | 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h36 | 23:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
IC 60403 · EC 61 | 2:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h41 | 7:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 60403+ EC 61 | 2:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h41 | 7:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 60408 · IC 611 | 3:41 Frankfurt South station | 4h45 | 8:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 60408 · IC 611 | 3:41 Frankfurt South station | 4h45 | 8:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RB68+ IC 60471 · IC 613 | 4:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h20 | 9:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 60471 · IC 613 | 4:32 Frankfurt South station | 4h54 | 9:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 273 · IC 963 | 5:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 273+ IC 963 | 5:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 275 · IC 965 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 275+ IC 965 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101 | 7:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ECE 151 · IC 671 · IR 2364 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h19 | 12:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
ECE 151 · IC 619 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 12:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 277 · IC 969 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 277+ IC 969 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bern run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major art museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present and changing exhibitions in a central Bern location.
Museum in Paul Klee-inspired architecture, presenting the artist’s work alongside temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Museum devoted to Albert Einstein’s life, work and years in Bern, with multimedia displays in the historic centre.
Arcaded medieval streets, fountains and sandstone buildings make this the essential area for walking, shopping and city views.
Rose garden on a hillside above the river, offering classic panoramas over Bern’s rooftops, bridges and cathedral.
Riverside park and terrace beside the Federal Palace, popular for relaxing and for open views towards the Aare valley and Alps.
A hearty Bernese platter of smoked pork, beef tongue, sausages, sauerkraut and beans. It is a classic festive dish strongly associated with Bern.
A rich potato dish from the Bern region, cooked with potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese. It is a rustic farmhouse speciality of the Emmental.
A strong hard cheese from the Bernese Oberland and Emmental area. It is one of Switzerland’s best-known traditional cheeses and often served in slices or fondue.
Elegant dining room overlooking the River Aare, serving refined seasonal cuisine with Swiss ingredients and polished service.
Long-standing Bern institution known for hearty Swiss specialities, sausages and rösti in a lively, wood-panelled tavern atmosphere.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional vaulted setting in the Old Town.
Bern is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up bills or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small tips are common in cafés and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Bern trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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 options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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