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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 51m
£15
£16
936
Bus
6h 30m
£16
£22
18
Car
4h 50m
£22
£29
5
Flight
1h 5m
£89
£140
13

What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Hamburg with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £16
tomorrow
from £15
Friday
from £15
Saturday
from £15
Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £16

    Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 6m
    0
    04:59
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    10:05
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 21m
    0
    08:09
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    13:30
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 56m
    0
    19:09
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    01:05
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    13:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    06:05
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    23:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:35
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169

    Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 51m
    0
    05:06
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    08:57
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 58m
    0
    05:06
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    09:04
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 22m
    0
    21:14
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    01:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    04:05
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    22:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £89
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £109
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £109

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 58m
    0
    18:48
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    23:46
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 47m
    0
    18:48
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    23:35
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 41m
    0
    18:54
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    23:35
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 44m
    0
    00:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    10:24
    Hamburg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    11h 2m
    0
    17:13
    Frankfurt am Main
    04:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 52m
    0
    08:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    19:07
    Hamburg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:50
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £29
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    14:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:00
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £163
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £163

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 42m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:06
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 32m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    06:56
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 26m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    06:50
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 4m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    09:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 21m
    0
    23:21
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 15m
    0
    05:21
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    09:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £19
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    04:05
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £122
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 38m
    0
    00:04
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 26m
    0
    00:16
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    04:46
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    10:04
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    04:05
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £103
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £152
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £152

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    04:05
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 1h 5m
tomorrow
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 6h 30m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £169
  • Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 52m
    0
    16:38
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    20:30
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £19
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 13m
    0
    05:23
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    09:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £19
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 6m
    0
    04:59
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    10:05
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    23:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    12:35
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £89
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £109
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £109
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 51m
    0
    05:06
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    08:57
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 58m
    0
    05:06
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    09:04
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 22m
    0
    21:14
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    01:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    23:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    08:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    04:05
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £163
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £163
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 35m
    0
    18:54
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    23:29
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 41m
    0
    18:54
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    23:35
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 47m
    0
    18:48
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    23:35
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    14:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:00
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    11:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    13:40
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 44m
    0
    00:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    10:24
    Hamburg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 39m
    0
    08:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    18:54
    Hamburg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    17:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £102
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 26m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    06:50
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 32m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    06:56
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 42m
    0
    23:24
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:06
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £122
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £147
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 4m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    09:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 15m
    0
    05:21
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    09:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £19
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 37m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    10:09
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    21:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £103
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £152
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    08:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £152
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 22m
    0
    21:14
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    01:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 18m
    0
    04:46
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    10:04
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 26m
    0
    00:16
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?

In Frankfurt am Main, you will usually depart from Central Station, Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop or Central Coach Station, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Central Station or Harburg Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main? With 14 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Hamburg in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neu-Isenburg or to Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport, and landing at Hamburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa and Cityjet

All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

How can I reach Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?

Every day, there are on average 14 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main.

How far is Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is 393.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 67 kgs, and a flight 97 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hamburg in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

More routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Hamburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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