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Duration 4h 21m
Distance 545.2 km
Average price €90
Frequency 19/day

Trip overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. 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

  1. Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
  2. Berlin Hbf
4h 18m
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€40 - €95

Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin Hbf. The earliest departure is at 10:13 in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 19:13 which arrives into Berlin Hbf at 23:29. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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.

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

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The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin is 539 km. The road distance is 545.2 km.

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Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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Frankfurt am Main to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

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What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €80 - €95 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Flixtrain also services this route 4 times a day.
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€80 - €95

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).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€80 - €95
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Night train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€85 - €100
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Flixtrain
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Phone
+49 1807 123 99 123
Email
info@flixbus.de
Website
flixtrain.com
Train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.flixtrain.com/
Nightjet
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€50 - €170
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Berlin Hbf
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€50 - €170
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€130 - €170
Seating Carriage
€50 - €70
Couchette Carriage
€100 - €130
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Ave. Duration
5h 57m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€45 - €65

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