Frankfurt am Main to Berlin Trains

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Duration	4h 14m
Distance	512.8 km
Average price	€110
Frequency	23/day

Trip overview

Train

Frankfurt am Main

Berlin

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

Frankfurt
Berlin Hbf

5h 18m

€23 - €140

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Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin Hbf. The earliest departure is at 19:02 in the evening, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 23:45 which arrives into Berlin Hbf at 06:59. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 18, 2025

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

19:02 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

23:45 Frankfurt am Main

Departing Friday, September 19, 2025

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

02:39 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

06:14 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

07:02 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

07:14 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

08:14 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

09:02 Frankfurt am Main

09:12 Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

09:14 Frankfurt am Main

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin? 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.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.

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How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin is 569 km. The road distance is 512.8 km.

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Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

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Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

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What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28 - €140 and the journey takes 5h 18m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Ave. Duration

5h 18m

Frequency

Hourly

Estimated price

€28 - €140

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).