The average train between Berlin and Frankreich takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Frankreich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Berlin and Frankreich. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Frankreich at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Frankreich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Frankreich. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Frankreich station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Berlin to Frankreich train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Frankreich train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Berlin to Frankreich train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin and Frankreich is 541.5 km. The road distance is 673 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €110–460 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.