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from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 27 Jan we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:20Frankfurt (Main) Süd4h06 14:26Berlin Hbf
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£431One-way
Cheapest
23:59Frankfurt am Main, Hbf8h21 08:20Berlin
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£191One-way
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16:20Frankfurt (Main) Süd4h06 20:26Berlin Hbf
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£431One-way
20:16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4h26 00:42Berlin Hbf
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£431One-way
14:20Frankfurt (Main) Süd4h05 18:25Berlin Hbf
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£591One-way

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Thu
27 Jan
£17FlixTrain
£17BlaBlaCar Bus
£182Lufthansa
Fri
28 Jan
£31Deutsche Bahn
£22BlaBlaCar Bus
£130Lufthansa
Sat
29 Jan
£17FlixTrain
£30Flixbus
£130Lufthansa
Sun
30 Jan
£17FlixTrain
£23Flixbus
£114Lufthansa
Mon
31 Jan
£31Deutsche Bahn
£28Flixbus
£114Lufthansa
Tue
1 Feb
£24Deutsche Bahn
£27Flixbus
£99Lufthansa
Wed
2 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£27Flixbus
£130Lufthansa
Thu
3 Feb
£17FlixTrain
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£130Lufthansa
Fri
4 Feb
£24Deutsche Bahn
£28Flixbus
£88Lufthansa
Sat
5 Feb
£17FlixTrain
£17BlaBlaCar Bus
£88Lufthansa
Sun
6 Feb
£22FlixTrain
£17Flixbus
£88Lufthansa
Mon
7 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£17BlaBlaCar Bus
£88Lufthansa
Tue
8 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£23BlaBlaCar Bus
£88Lufthansa
Wed
9 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£24Flixbus
£99Lufthansa
Thu
10 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£99Lufthansa
Fri
11 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£17BlaBlaCar Bus
£78Lufthansa
Sat
12 Feb
£9FlixTrain
£21Flixbus
£78Lufthansa
Sun
13 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£15Flixbus
£78Lufthansa
Mon
14 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£17BlaBlaCar Bus
£78Lufthansa
Tue
15 Feb
£16Deutsche Bahn
£21Flixbus
£78Lufthansa

Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

distanceDistance262 miles (423 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFlight, coach or train
priceTicket price range£16 - £90
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • £16 • 4 h 1 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £90 • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesLufthansa, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a flight, coach or train to travel 262 miles (423 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £16. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Lufthansa, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.

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Travel Tips: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.
FAQs

How do I go from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

There are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin including taking a flight, coach or train.

How do I get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around £16 compared to other travel options to Berlin:

A train is about £74 less than a flight, which costs on average £90 for this route.

A train journey is usually £11 less than a journey to Berlin by coach, which costs on average £26 for the same trip.

What is the fastest way to Berlin from Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get to Berlin from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Berlin that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 7 h 48 min   on average.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 4 h 1 min.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The Frankfurt am Main to Berlin distance is approximately 262 miles (423 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is:

  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do I depart from Frankfurt am Main? Where do I arrive in Berlin?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin:

  • Most travellers take a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Most travellers catch their coach from Frankfurt am Main, Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Most travellers catch their train from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Berlin tickets on Omio for £90.
  • Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Frankfurt am Main to Berlin tickets on Omio for £26.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Berlin tickets on Omio for £16.

Where should I go next after I travel to Berlin from Frankfurt am Main?

Many of our customers travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin don't make Berlin their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Amsterdam, Prague or Paris, either of which you could add to your Frankfurt am Main and Berlin trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Berlin to any of these top destinations today!

How early should I buy tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin online for the best deals?

When planning your trip to Berlin from Frankfurt am Main, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Plane tickets are costing £90 one way on average.
  • Coach tickets are costing on average £26 one way.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £16 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.