1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 6 m
Trains on 05 Sept
2
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 435 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 37 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price | £26 Average Price | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof:
A train is £0.38 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average £26.
A train is £82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Berlin Ostbahnhof take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Coach takes on average 7h 58m.
The journey is about 15m faster (5h 3m by train vs 5h 18m by car) and roughly £46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£25 vs £71). 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 Intercity (DB IC).
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 Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h35 | 10:16 Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 1:09 |
Last train 22:04 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 Ostbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Berlin Ostbahnhof train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Berlin Ostbahnhof is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Ostbahnhof 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: Jäger & Lustig, BLOCK HOUSE, Pizza und Pasta, Lang Van II
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. ATMs are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Information desks are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Nearby hotels include Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain, Armony Hotel, Nu hotel berlin, Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side.