How to get from Frankfurt to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 421 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 54 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 05m
direct
Flight
€112
Cheapest
6h 50m
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Berlin. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, 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 13, 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 | €112Checked Oct 13 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 02mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€112Checked Oct 131h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 02m · directSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio 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.
Frankfurt to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Berlin Brandenburgflight
Lufthansa·1h 05m
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 Frankfurt to Berlin
FlixBus runs 54 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 54 | 00:20 | 23:50 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 35 | 00:16 | 23:35 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:50
- 03:25
- 03:50
- 04:25
- 04:50
- 05:25
- 05:50
- 05:58
- 06:50
- 06:58
- 07:55
- 07:58
- 08:55
- 08:58
- 09:58
- 10:30
- 10:58
- 11:05
- 11:30
- 11:58
- 12:05
- 12:30
- 12:58
- 13:05
- 13:58
- 14:58
- 15:58
- 16:50
- 16:58
- 17:50
- 18:40
- 19:15
- 19:40
- 20:15
- 20:40
- 21:15
- 22:20
- 22:50
- 23:10
- 23:20
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:16
- 03:09
- 03:31
- 06:15
- 07:02
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 09:02
- 09:15
- 10:09
- 10:15
- 11:02
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 13:02
- 13:15
- 14:09
- 14:15
- 15:02
- 15:15
- 16:02
- 16:15
- 16:20
- 17:02
- 17:15
- 18:09
- 18:15
- 19:02
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 21:18
- 23:35
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
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt central-Berlin centralBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Berlin works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Berlin, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €112 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Berlin?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Berlin?
54 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Berlin?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:16 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Berlin?
35 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:16 and 23:35.
How far is Berlin from Frankfurt?
About 421 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Berlin?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Berlin?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Berlin?
Frankfurt is FRA and Berlin is BER, so this route is usually written FRA to BER.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Berlin?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Berlin?
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: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026