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ITBerlin to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets
From Berlin (Germany) to Frankfurt (Germany) · about 549 km
See prices for Berlin → Frankfurt
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Berlin to Frankfurt, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €28.48 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) | €8.98 for travel on 8 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 36 min (11 journeys) | about 4 h 33 min (76 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | — | 13 (median of 4 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Berlin to Frankfurt: what to expect
Berlin and Frankfurt are about 549 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 549 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Berlin–Frankfurt tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €18.48, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Frankfurt
- Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Berlin to Frankfurt
How long does the journey from Berlin to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 36 min by train and about 4 h 33 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €8.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 8 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €28.48. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €18.48). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Berlin to Frankfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €28.48 and the lowest bus fare €8.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Berlin and Frankfurt?
Recent searches listed a median of 13 bus departures per day.