There are 8 ways to get from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 29m
€28 - €140
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5h 51m
€19 - €40
6 alternative options
Bus • 9h 29m
€33 - €43
Drive • 4h 35m
€55 - €85
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Frankfurt • 3h 22m
€36 - €223
Train to Dresden, fly to Frankfurt • 5h 7m
€87 - €280
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Cologne Bonn, train • 4h 59m
€68 - €355
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart, train • 5h 14m
€73 - €319
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main by walk and train
The journey time between Brandenburg Gate and Frankfurt am Main is around 4h 24m and covers a distance of around 570 km. The fastest journey normally takes 3h 52m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Flixtrain, the Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main service departs from Brandenburg Gate and arrives in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Typically 170 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main walk and train schedules
Departing Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Departing Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which costs €35 - €230 and takes 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main station. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Reichstag/Bundestag and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via Berlin Alexanderplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Brandenburg Gate and Frankfurt am Main is 421 km. The road distance is 540.9 km.
The best way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €28 - €140.
The train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €28 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €230 and takes 3h 22m.
- Distance: 421.4 km
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95 - €140 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30 - €40 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €270
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €270
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Frankfurt via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €190
Flights from Dresden to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €340
Flights from Dresden to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €340
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Cologne Bonn via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €490
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €360
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €360
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €400
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
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.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin central station to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Railjet
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
- 1st Class
- €29 - €40
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main is 541 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Brandenburg Gate to Frankfurt am Main.
Eurowings and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 422+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main. Prices start at €75 per night.