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

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin start at $19. The average price for this train route is around $82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin takes 4h 37m and covers 424 km. The quickest train gets 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 117 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 6:02am. The latest train departs at 11:10pm.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:55pm	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	8h 52m	5:47am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	2:06pm	Frankfurt Süd	3h 57m	6:03pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 12m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	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
	1:12pm	Südbahnhof	4h 54m	6:06pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	2:06pm	Frankfurt Süd	3h 57m	6:03pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 12m	1:32pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	2:06pm	Frankfurt Süd	3h 57m	6:03pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	6:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 12m	12:02pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	2:06pm	Frankfurt Süd	3h 57m	6:03pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	1:12pm	Südbahnhof	4h 52m	6:04pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	6:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 12m	12:02pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 50m	11:30am	Gesundbrunnen	Cheapest
	6:02pm	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 54m	9:56pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 21m	3:41pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 46m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:55am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 9m	6:04pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:02am	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 59m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 52m	11:32am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:30am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	5h 32m	12:02pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Berlin on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 28m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:02am	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 59m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 20m	1:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:12am	Südbahnhof	4h 29m	3:41pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:30am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 57m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	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 a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

424 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $204	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $409	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $102	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 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

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,483 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at $19. The average price for this train route is around $82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin?
The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin takes 4h 37m and covers 424 km. The quickest train gets 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 117 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 6:02am. The latest train departs at 11:10pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

11-28

$226

11-29

$47

Today

$232

12-01

$62

12-02

$49

12-03

$41

12-04

$50

12-05

$79

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $363 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 $41 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.