How to travel from Bern to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Bern and Frankfurt is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bern to Frankfurt by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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3 similiar routes

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Train via Basel SBB

Take the train to Basel SBB and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Bern to Frankfurt by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Bern and Frankfurt is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Bern and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and SBB GmbH run train services between Bern and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Bern and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bern and Frankfurt. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Bern and Frankfurt. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Frankfurt

Transport options from Bern to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 30m
€340($340)
every 20 mins404km (251 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly2h 35m
€395($395)
every 30 mins429km (267 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly3h 35m
€480($480)
every 20 mins639km (397 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane4h 15m
€345($345)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train via Basel SBB + 1 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Train3h 60m
€95($95)
4 times a day430km (267 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€26($26)
every 20 mins452km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€86($86)
on demand424km (263 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