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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$27
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$67
Fastest journey on Oct 11
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
3 h 58 m
Trains on Oct 11
26
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg 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 will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 26 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
ICE 522 · ICE 920
ICE 204
ICE 1021 · ICE 1080
ICE 529 · ICE 1074
ICE 1074
ICE 529 · ICE 1074
ICE 725 · ICE 1070
ICE 1074
ICE 1070
ICE 1611 · ICE 1070Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 518 | Delayed 1:11 PM 3:10 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 8:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 | Delayed 1:30 PM 3:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 · ICE 576 | On time 4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | Delayed 2:17 PM 4:11 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 7:21 PM 7:21 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 17 · ECE 4 | Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 7:49 PM 7:49 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ECE 4 | Delayed 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 7:49 PM 7:49 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1611 · ICE 1070 | On time 5:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h02 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1070 | On time 5:38 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h59 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 | Delayed 3:42 PM 5:41 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h56 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 792 · ICE 574 | On time 6:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h20 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 | Delayed 6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 9:18 PM 9:18 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 574 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 12:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 70 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · ICE 572 | Delayed 8:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h28 | 10:33 PM 10:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 572 | Delayed 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h15 | 10:33 PM 10:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541+ 82856 | 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h54 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 920 | On time 11:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h26 | 4:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h31 | 6:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · ICE 774 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 | Delayed 6:18 AM 8:11 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 11:22 AM 11:22 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 774 | On time 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ECE 8 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1074 | On time 9:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h58 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1074 | Delayed 7:44 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h55 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h20 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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