How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $128.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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Flight

$43

Average price

Cheapest

$49

Average price

$209

Average price

5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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30m

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7h 4m

Average total duration

6h 34m

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30m

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4h 50m

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Fastest

1h 50m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:28 AM7h06
    Frankfurt South station
    4:34 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:15 AM8h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $911One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2
    6:30 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:35 AMHamburg Airport
    $2231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 AM8h37
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:20 AM9h47
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:50 AM9h17
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    7:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM6h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:15 AM8h52
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM6h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4181
    7:50 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH16
    12:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2531One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $2531One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, 91,85% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg costing on average $128 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is approximately 245 miles (395 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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