How to get from Berlin to Frankfurt
- 421 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 68 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 421 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
421 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Oct 19 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 01mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Oct 191h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 01m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Frankfurt am Mainflight
Condor·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Berlin to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 68 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 68 | 00:00 | 23:35 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 55 | 00:08 | 23:11 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:20
- 00:35
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:35
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 05:57
- 06:04
- 06:57
- 07:04
- 07:45
- 07:57
- 08:04
- 08:40
- 08:45
- 08:57
- 09:04
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 09:57
- 10:04
- 10:40
- 10:57
- 11:04
- 11:40
- 11:50
- 11:53
- 12:00
- 12:40
- 12:50
- 12:53
- 13:00
- 13:40
- 13:50
- 13:57
- 14:04
- 14:40
- 14:57
- 15:04
- 15:20
- 15:40
- 15:45
- 15:49
- 15:53
- 15:56
- 16:10
- 16:20
- 16:40
- 16:49
- 16:56
- 17:10
- 18:40
- 19:00
- 19:25
- 19:40
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 20:55
- 21:20
- 21:40
- 21:55
- 22:20
- 23:35
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:08
- 04:25
- 04:41
- 05:16
- 05:27
- 06:20
- 06:43
- 06:56
- 07:06
- 07:26
- 07:27
- 08:12
- 08:31
- 08:43
- 08:56
- 09:05
- 09:18
- 09:27
- 10:37
- 10:43
- 10:56
- 11:05
- 11:09
- 11:27
- 11:28
- 12:31
- 12:43
- 12:57
- 13:05
- 13:09
- 13:27
- 13:28
- 14:37
- 14:43
- 14:57
- 15:05
- 15:09
- 15:27
- 16:30
- 16:43
- 16:57
- 17:05
- 17:17
- 17:27
- 17:28
- 18:37
- 18:43
- 18:56
- 19:05
- 19:09
- 19:27
- 21:18
- 21:27
- 23:11
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorBerlin Brandenburg-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-FrankfurtBook →
FlixBusBerlin central-Frankfurt centralBook →On this route you travel with Condor, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Frankfurt works
Start with a DE flight from Berlin to Frankfurt, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €59 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:35, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Frankfurt?
68 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Frankfurt leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:08 and the last at 23:11, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Berlin to Frankfurt?
55 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:08 and 23:11.
How far is Frankfurt from Berlin?
About 421 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €252. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Frankfurt?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Berlin and Frankfurt?
Berlin is BER and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written BER to FRA.
Which operators run Berlin to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Condor, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Condor
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026