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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Berlin (State)by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin (State) by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain train Ice
    3h 59m
    €95–402
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Berlinrideshare rideshare 507.2 km
    5h 41m
    €22–35
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus bus N1334 / ...
    7h 52m
    €49–81
  4. Fly from Frankfurt

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane FRA - BER
    2h 49m
    €81–192
  5. Train via Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    4h 9m
    €95–402
  6. Drive 512.7 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Berlincar car 512.7 km
    5h 21m
    €73–105
  7. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane CGN - BER
    4h 22m
    €98–361

Frankfurt am Main to Berlin (State) by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Berlin (State), Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Berlin Südkreuz train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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