What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The distance between the two cities is 263 miles (425 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Berlin from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 25m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 35m	6:20pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 50m	11:30am	Gesundbrunnen	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 10m	8:50pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 52m	11:32am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 15m	1:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 12m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h	5:45pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 12m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 15m	1:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 12m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:40pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 10m	8:50pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 50m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 10m	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 35m	10:10pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 25m	4:05am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

263 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $142	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $286	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $71	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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FlixBus

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Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$53

11/26

$77

Today

$32

11/28

$37

11/29

$30

11/30

$35

12/01

$26

12/02

$26

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $97 for a bus 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 $26 which is on 2025-12-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 15m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 37m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures117
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures13