There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg • 2h 44m
Cheapest option
Train via Frankfurt • 4h 47m
7 alternative options
Train to Leipzig, fly • 3h 45m
Train to Dresden, fly • 4h 42m
Train • 4h 18m
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf • 4h 36m
Bus • 8h 5m
Night train • 5h 11m
Drive • 4h 41m
Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train via Frankfurt which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €95 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Frankfurt Airport. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Berlin and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 457 km. The road distance is 553.4 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), including transfers.
Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.
- Distance: 456.6 km
- Duration: 2h 44m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
Lufthansa and Eurowings fly from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80 - €95 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Flixtrain also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €310
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €310
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Frankfurt via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
Flights from Leipzig to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €330
Flights from Leipzig to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €330
Flights from Dresden to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €290
Flights from Dresden to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €260
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Dresden to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €38 - €42
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €41 - €46
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €95
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €100
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €16
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €12
- 1st Class
- €13 - €16
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.
Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 553 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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