1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
4 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
4 h 5 m
Trains on 12 Sept
45
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 45 trains from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 423 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 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.
ICE 698
ICE 590 · 80915 · ICE 904
FlixTrain
IC 60409 · ICE 904
ICE 572 · ICE 1541
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ICE 692 · ICE 1600
ICE 598 · ICE 1506
ICE 596 · ICE 1504Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 423 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £128 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf costing on average £62.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf costing on average £128.
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Coach takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 5h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 792 | On time 18:20 Frankfurt South station | 4h19 | 22:39 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 832 | On time 18:38 Frankfurt South station | 4h16 | 22:54 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 276+ 24357 | Delayed 17:34 19:01Frankfurt South station | 4h33 | 23:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
4533 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 | Delayed 19:27 Frankfurt South station | 4h54 | 22:23 22:23Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 790 · S4 · ICE 657 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt South station | 4h57 | 1:17 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 790 · ICE 1541 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt South station | 9h46 | 6:06 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
4536 · ICE 2820 · ICE 1541 | On time 20:31 Frankfurt South station | 9h35 | 6:06 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
4536 · ICE 582 · ICE 1541 | On time 20:31 Frankfurt South station | 9h35 | 6:06 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 590 · S2 · S8 · 3342 | On time 22:15 Frankfurt South station | 8h03 | 6:18 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
IC 60409 · ICE 904 | 0:28 Frankfurt South station | 6h02 | 6:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 698 | 3:29 Frankfurt South station | 4h37 | 8:06 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 778 · ICE 541+ 24300 | 4:24 Frankfurt South station | 4h46 | 9:10 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 78 · ICE 843 | On time 5:32 Frankfurt South station | 4h40 | 10:12 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 696 | On time 5:53 Frankfurt South station | 4h37 | 10:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604 | 5:53 Frankfurt South station | 4h30 | 10:23 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 776 · ICE 543 | 6:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h24 | 11:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 378 | On time 7:17 Frankfurt South station | 4h17 | 11:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:58 Frankfurt South station | 4h02 | 12:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 694 | On time 8:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h16 | 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 694 · ICE 1602 | On time 8:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h08 | 12:23 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 774 · ICE 545 | On time 8:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h24 | 13:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 376 | On time 9:19 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 13:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:58 Frankfurt South station | 4h02 | 14:00 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h07 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 692 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 14:30 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 772 · ICE 547 | On time 10:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h24 | 15:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | On time 11:19 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 15:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 · ICE 849 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h26 | 16:12 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 11:53 Frankfurt South station | 4h29 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5 · ICE 690 | On time 11:53 Frankfurt South station | 4h37 | 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 798 · S7+ 24327 | Delayed 10:37 12:01Frankfurt South station | 4h47 | 16:48 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h07 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 690 | 12:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 16:30 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 · ICE 549 | On time 12:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h24 | 17:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | On time 13:19 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 17:34 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h07 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 598 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 18:30 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 578 · ICE 641 | On time 14:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h26 | 19:12 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | On time 15:19 Frankfurt South station | 4h14 | 19:33 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 72 · ICE 943 | On time 15:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h27 | 20:13 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h07 | 20:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 596 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt South station | 4h16 | 20:31 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 576 · ICE 643 | On time 16:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h24 | 21:10 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 278 | On time 17:19 Frankfurt South station | 4h14 | 21:33 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 4 · ICE 945 | On time 17:46 Frankfurt South station | 4h26 | 22:12 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt South station to Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt South station to Berlin Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt South station and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
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