Frankfurt am Main to Berlin by train

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Overview: trains from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:14 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 424
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey £6.36 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 27m
Train operators 12

Taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

Ready to book a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £6.36, then go to £58, if booked a month in advance, and £101, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Frankfurt am Main to Berlin daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Berlin on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 74 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:14: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:35: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:14: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:35: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 5 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 48 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 424 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Berlin 12 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Berlin city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin

Want to know more about your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin covers 424 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.