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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and broad appeal to all ages.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A train is $1 (€0.85) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $51 (€41).
A train is $158 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $209 (€168).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $89 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 4h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h25 | 7:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h15 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h20 | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h40 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 9h48 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
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