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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£73

Fastest journey

4 h 12 m

Average duration

4 h 27 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

426 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 426 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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 Bahn
06:024h12
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:14Berlin Ostbahnhof
£181One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
06:144h42
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:56Berlin Ostbahnhof
£1271One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £80.

Distance: 426 km

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Coach

£81

Average Price

£151

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£30

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Cheapest

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 934 · S306:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
10:16 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 378
Delayed
06:16 06:15Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
10:50 Berlin Ostbahnhof
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1138 · S507:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h19
11:21 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 694 · ICE 994
On time
07:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
11:50 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 694 · ICE 1602 · S5
On time
07:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h26
11:41 Berlin Ostbahnhof
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 932 · S308:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
12:16 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 376
On time
08:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
12:50 Berlin Ostbahnhof
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnECE 8 · ICE 1043 · S5
Delayed
08:48 08:46Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
13:21 Berlin Ostbahnhof
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1074 · ICE 847
On time
09:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h26
13:28 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1134 · S511:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h19
15:21 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 690 · ICE 1508 · S5
On time
11:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h26
15:41 Berlin Ostbahnhof
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 690 · ICE 798
On time
11:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h34
15:49 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 838 · S312:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
16:16 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 6 · ICE 1045 · S5
On time
12:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h35
17:21 Berlin Ostbahnhof
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1072 · ICE 941
On time
13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h27
17:29 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 598 · ICE 1506 · S513:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h26
17:41 Berlin Ostbahnhof2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 598 · ICE 796
On time
13:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h34
17:49 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1130 · S5
On time
15:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h19
19:21 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 596 · ICE 1504 · S515:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h26
19:41 Berlin Ostbahnhof2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 596 · ICE 794
On time
15:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h34
19:49 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 834 · S3
On time
16:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h14
20:16 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 278
On time
16:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h36
20:51 Berlin Ostbahnhof
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1070 · ICE 945
On time
17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h29
21:31 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 594 · S5
On time
17:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h36
21:51 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 594 · ICE 1502 · 73787
On time
17:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h31
21:46 Berlin Ostbahnhof
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 70 · ICE 947
On time
18:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h50
23:36 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 592 · 314019:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h47
00:02 Berlin Ostbahnhof1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1659 · S2 · S8 · 3342
On time
20:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
9h27
05:46 Berlin Ostbahnhof
4 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1659 · S2 · S8 · 3342
On time
20:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
9h17
05:36 Berlin Ostbahnhof
5 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1272
On time
22:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
7h27
06:02 Berlin Ostbahnhof
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS5 · ICE 1272
On time
22:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
7h05
06:02 Berlin Ostbahnhof
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. 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 00:33, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 426 km distance in 4h 12m.

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 £18
Distance
426 km
Average train duration
4h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
4h 12m
First train
00:33
Last train
21:35
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 £18

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof from £18. 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 12m
Cheapest Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 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.
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FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.

FAQs
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is moderately scenic, offering views of rolling countryside, small towns, and glimpses of the River Elbe as you approach Berlin.
A day trip from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 12m each way. However, there are 11 trains per day covering the 426 km.
The train distance from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is 426 km.
Booking trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof covers a distance of 426 km and takes approximately 4h 12m. Trains run 11 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof leaves at 0:33.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is by coach, costing approximately £18.
To get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof departs at 21:35.
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof run approximately 11 times per day.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof.

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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof

Frankfurt am Main
Berlin
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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