There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
1h 52m€82–187Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Berlin Suedkreuznighttrain Nj
8h 59m€37–108Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12 / ...
5h€94–413Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1334 / ...
8h 9m€50–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Checkpoint Charlie519.9 km
5h 18mDrive 519.9 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charliecar 519.9 km
5h 18m€74–106
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €80 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Berlin Südkreuz train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at S Anhalter Bahnhof via Frankfurt and S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Checkpoint Charlie is 455 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €90 - €420.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €420 and takes 5h, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Checkpoint Charlie, Germany?
Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–400
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Berlin Suedkreuz
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–105
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €95–105
- Couchette Carriage
- €65–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin Südkreuz train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Checkpoint Charlie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Checkpoint Charlie.
There are 2685+ hotels available in Checkpoint Charlie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Checkpoint Charlie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












