Frankfurt am Main to Bern train
Book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern
Book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern
Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Bern train
| Number routes per day | 24 |
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| Average route time | 4h 12m |
| Shortest route time | 4h 06m |
| First hour of departure | 2h 45m |
| Last hour of departure | 20h 20m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Bern
How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Bern each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Bern?
What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Bern by train?
What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Bern, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Bern Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass. Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Frankfurt am Main to Bern with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Frankfurt am Main to Bern at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Bern
Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.
Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Bern Train
The best way to pay less for your Frankfurt am Main to Bern train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bern, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Bern on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
SBB
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bern! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.
What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Bern train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Frankfurt am Main - Bern guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
SBB
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Frankfurt am Main - Bern allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bern, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.
2nd Class
- Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
1st Class
- Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
- Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges
What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Bern train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
SBB
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Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant
Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
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Free Internet on board and in stations
Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
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Enhanced comfort in 1st class
Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
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Transporting your luggage on board the train
SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
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Transporting your bicycle on board the train
Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
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Travelling with your pet
Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
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Book your tickets early
Book up to 6 months in advance
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My luggage
Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
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Stay connected
Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
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Best prices
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My animals
Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
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My bike
The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
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Catering on board
Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
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Family space and nursery
Family areas and nursery area with ICE
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Franco-German services
Franco-German crew
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Paris Metro ticket
Paris metro ticket sales
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Disabled accessibility
Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs
Which stations does the train from Frankfurt am Main to Bern depart from and arrive at?
Frankfurt am Main Hbf
Are you travelling to or from Germany? The city of Frankfurt and its station, Frankfurt am Main Hbf, open the doors to Europe. With connections to all neighbouring countries and an excellent level of service, Frankfurt, a business city par excellence, makes life easy for travellers, wherever they arrive from.
How do I get to Frankfurt am Main Central Station?
Frankfurt am Main Central Station is a true hub. Beneath the station there is an underground station served by lines U4 and U5. All S-Bahn lines also run through Frankfurt am Main Central Station (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9). S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 link the station to Frankfurt Airport. Finally, the station is also served by many tram and bus lines.
What are the main destinations from Frankfurt am Main Hbf station?
Internationally, Frankfurt am Main Central Station offers daily connections to Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France. You can reach Paris Gare de l'Est in 3 hours 40 minutes and Strasbourg in 1 hour 45 minutes by TGV INOUI, a line that also serves other German cities such as Karlsruhe Hbf. The bus station, next to Frankfurt am Main Central Station, lets you set off quickly to destinations all over Europe with Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches. Both stations, very close to the historic centre, are quick to reach on foot.
Bern
Right in the heart of the Swiss capital, Bern station is at the crossroads of the country's rail connections. Modern and well laid out, it makes travel easy both for passengers in transit and for local journeys. Bern station is close to all the city's sights. The historic centre is just ten minutes' walk away, as is Bern's unmissable Collegiate Church of St Vincent (Bern Minster). So you can easily discover Bern's sights before setting off for another destination.
How do I get to Bern station?
Bern station is frequently served by several BernMobil tram and bus lines, which will take you from the station to different parts of the city. A car park and a bicycle park are also available.
What are the main destinations from Bern station?
Trains run from this key Swiss station to Zurich and Geneva, as well as to Milan in Italy. Like several other Swiss cities, Bern can be reached by TGV Lyria, which links France (departing from Paris Gare de Lyon) and Switzerland.
What services and shops are available at Bern station?
Whatever the reason for your journey, Bern station has the right facilities. The station's shopping centre includes many shops and restaurants, as well as practical services for passengers (Wi-Fi, left luggage, bureau de change, information point, bike rental). Lifts and accessible toilets are available for people with reduced mobility. The station's clear signage and easy access to the platforms allow all passengers to get around efficiently and board for their next destination with peace of mind.
Frankfurt am Main to Bern train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 2h 45m | 7h 26m | 4h 41m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 3h 41m | 8h 26m | 4h 45m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 5h 50m | 9h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 6h 50m | 10h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 7h 50m | 11h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 8h 02m | 12h 26m | 4h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 50m | 12h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 9h 50m | 13h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 10h 20m | 14h 26m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 10h 50m | 14h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 11h 50m | 15h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 12h 20m | 16h 26m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 12h 50m | 16h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 13h 50m | 17h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 20m | 18h 26m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 14h 50m | 18h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 15h 50m | 19h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 16h 20m | 20h 26m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 16h 50m | 20h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 16h 55m | 21h 26m | 4h 31m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 17h 50m | 21h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 18h 20m | 22h 26m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 18h 50m | 22h 56m | 4h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 20m | 0h 31m | 4h 11m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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