Train Berlin → Frankfurt
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Connection reliability
How likely you are to make a typical connection with a 10 min transfer.
Only 0 % of connections are caught; please consider an alternative.
| Train type | Reliability | Catch rate | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE | Connection is risky, consider alternatives | 0 % | 2,377,611 |
Data last updated: 07/16/2026
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First and last train Berlin to Frankfurt
Daily schedule: first train at 06:34, last train at 23:06.
Source: HAFAS weekly schedule (DB Vendo / OEBB), updated 2026-07-13.
By train from Berlin to Frankfurt
One of the most important inter-metro connections: The train connection from Berlin to Frankfurt is one of the most important ICE connections rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 3h 43m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 424 kilometers and is served by about 50 trains every day. This means you can find a connection at almost any time of day.
Infrastructure:Dichte Sprinter-Taktung
Route highlights
- ICE Sprinter
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Route-specific information
ICE Sprinter
The ICE Sprinter is an especially fast service.
Available train types
This route is served by ICE.
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from Berlin to Frankfurt saves you about 67 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 103 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 3 h 43 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 25 min door to door (1 h 10 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8.6x as much as the train (117 kg versus 13.6 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 18 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights BER to FRA; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The fastest connection from Berlin to Frankfurt takes 3h 43m. The average travel time is 4h 16m.
How many trains run daily from Berlin to Frankfurt?
About 50 trains run daily on the Berlin - Frankfurt route. Train types include ICE.
What is the route from Berlin to Frankfurt?
The direct connection covers 424 km.
How likely am I to catch my connection from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Only 0 % of connections are caught; please consider an alternative.
Which train is the most punctual on the Berlin–Frankfurt route?
There are not yet enough observations per train for Berlin–Frankfurt.
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Last update: April 2026
