How to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Frankfurt is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt Süd station.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 5m.

The distance between Berlin and Frankfurt is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (263 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Berlin and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 5m.

FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Frankfurt. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt Süd station. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Frankfurt. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Frankfurt

Transport options from Berlin to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€30($30)
hourly508km (316 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€35($35)
every 4 hours617km (384 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€72($72)
on demand541km (336 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt