How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin start from R 229. The average price for this train route is around R 1 117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 424 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 90 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Berlin from R 248 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:12	Südbahnhof	4h 52m	18:04	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:02	Frankfurt Hbf	4h	12:02	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 21m	15:41	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:12	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	13:40	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:41	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:12	Südbahnhof	4h 17m	21:29	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 59m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 52m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:12	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	13:40	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:30	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	5h 32m	12:02	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 52m	10:54	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 40m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	13:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 30m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	18:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 52m	10:54	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 40m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 30m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 52m	10:54	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 40m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 30m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	20:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 52m	10:54	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 55m	10:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 30m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	22:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	07:02	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 52m	10:54	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 55m	10:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	09:58	Südbahnhof	4h 2m	14:00	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	08:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 30m	12:50	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 357, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

424 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 442 - R 2 325	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 229 - R 4 915	Average duration4h 36m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 357 - R 1 214	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Berlin?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin start from R 229. The average price for this train route is around R 1 117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 424 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 90 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:50.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 908

10/12

R 1 651

Today

R 789

12/12

R 980

13/12

R 686

14/12

R 980

15/12

R 602

16/12

R 573

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 573

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 573 to R 4 856 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 573, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.