What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Schlüsselfeld Post and Bamberg train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Neustadt and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Frankfurt to Berlin?

The distance between Frankfurt and Berlin is 508 km. The road distance is 449.4 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €90 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Berlin?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Frankfurt to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt to Berlin bus from?

Frankfurt to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt to Berlin train from?

Frankfurt to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt to Berlin?

The best way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €90 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Frankfurt to Berlin bus arrive?

Frankfurt to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Frankfurt to Berlin train arrive?

Frankfurt to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt to Berlin is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Frankfurt to Berlin.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Berlin.

Frankfurt to Berlin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Frankfurt to Berlin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain S6 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 50m
€90–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326 / ...
8h 4m
€34–61
Drive 449.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt to Berlincar 449.4 km
4h 10m
€64–92
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane NUE - BER
7h 14m
€125–293
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain S6 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
6h 17m
€95–407
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Markt Bibart to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
6h 8m
€116–326
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
6h 33m
€117–395
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Markt Bibart to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
7h 25m
€126–434

Frankfurt to Berlin by bus and train

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Distance: 508.3 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

You can take a bus from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf via Neustadt, Neustadt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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