Berlin to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 546 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 424 km (263 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the SW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 424 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 546 km | 5 h 34 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 1100–1480 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 546 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main is at 51.34° N, 10.98° E.
The nearest town is Kyffhäuserland, Kyffhäuserkreis, Thüringen — about 212 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 546 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main is 424 kilometres (263 miles or 229 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 546 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Berlin?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the SW (233°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 546 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 1100–1480 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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