The average train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Checkpoint Charlie takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie. 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 hourly between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Checkpoint Charlie. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Checkpoint Charlie at 4:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) station and arriving at Checkpoint Charlie station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Checkpoint Charlie is 432.2 km. The road distance is 521 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 3h 55m.