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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:15AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 10h09 | 10:24AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:15AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 12h45 | 01:00PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40AM Frankfurt am Main | 9h44 | 10:24AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 03:40AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 9h40 | 01:20PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 04:05AM Frankfurt am Main | 9h15 | 01:20PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 08:30AM Frankfurt am Main | 10h24 | 06:54PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 08:30AM Frankfurt am Main | 10h37 | 07:07PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 8h45 | 09:30PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 01:15PM Frankfurt am Main | 8h15 | 09:30PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 02:15PM Frankfurt am Main | 9h15 | 11:30PM Hamburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 02:15PM Frankfurt am Main | 7h15 | 09:30PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 08:05PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 10h55 | 07:00AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00PM Frankfurt am Main | 9h45 | 07:45AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 9h15 | 08:30AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 13h20 | 12:35PM Hamburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40PM Frankfurt am Main | 8h50 | 08:30AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Fastest Journey
7 h 15 m
Average
9 h 53 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
395 km
Of the 16 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Hamburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 7 |
Bus providers 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main from $21 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg bus information with FlixBus:
Buses in Germany are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering domestic and international routes. Those looking for buses from Frankfurt to Hamburg can choose from several throughout the day. The route is covered by Flixbus, Postbus, Eurolines and Infobus, with each company running buses from early morning until the evening. Most buses travel directly between the two cities though one of the Postbus services has one change in Berlin and some Eurolines services depart from the Airport. Journey times can vary depending on the departure time, place of departure and route, but on average passengers can expect to travel for between 6 and 8 hours.
Return buses from Hamburg to Frankfurt are also available.
Most buses from Frankfurt to Hamburg start their journey at the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or main railway station. The rail station is one of the busiest in Germany and there are good facilities for both train and bus passengers. Line S7 of the city's S-Bahn system stops at the station as well as lines U4 and U5 on the U-Bahn. Passengers can also get to the station by tram and lines 11 and 12 stop at Hauptbahnhof/Münchener Strasse. Ebbelwei Express buses make getting to the station from any part of the city simple, and numbers 16, 17, 20 and 21 all drop passengers outside.
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and this bustling North Sea port is an exciting choice for holidays and breaks. Explore its famous historic landmarks such as the Rathaus or the St. Petri and St. Jacobi churches, walk by the beautiful Alster lakes or see the Reeperbahn red light district in St. Pauli. Most buses from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg arrive at the city's ZOB or central bus station. The station is located in the St. Georg district in the city centre and is just a 2 minute walk from the main rail station. There are U-Bahn and S-Bahn links to all parts of the city from the rail station, and local bus services depart from outside the station. Travellers can purchase an HVV card that can be used on all of the city's public transport system including ferries. Taxis are convenient and widely available and can take passengers to most parts of the city.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.2 miles (13.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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