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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankenthal (Pfalz) to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankenthal (Pfalz) to Hamburg:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankenthal (Pfalz) to Hamburg costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $151 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankenthal (Pfalz) to Hamburg costing on average $197 (€158).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
You'll arrive about 1h 30m sooner (4h 37m by train vs 6h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $136 (€110) compared to roughly $33 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Frankenthal (Pfalz) to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (464 km) distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 288 miles (464 km) |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 7:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
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Moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, while hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are appreciated in bars and cafes.
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