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Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

$59

Average

$87

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

FlixBus

01:40AM11h27

Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2

01:07PMHamburg Hbf

$591One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus

09:50AM9h04

Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2

06:54PMHamburg Harburg

$891One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus

09:50AM9h17

Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2

07:07PMHamburg Hbf

$921One-way

1 transfer

ICE 2416

08:09AM5h05

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

01:14PMHamburg Hbf

$941One-way

0 transfers

ICE 629

02:34PM5h02

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

07:36PMHamburg Hbf

$1011One-way

1 transfer

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 6

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixTrain FlixBus	01:40AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2	11h27	01:07PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2416	08:09AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	01:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn S 9	08:15AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h14	01:29PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 527	08:34AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	01:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 4255	08:35AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	01:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	08:45AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h09	01:54PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1903	08:53AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h01	01:54PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1914	09:09AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	02:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain FlixBus	09:50AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2	9h17	07:07PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
FlixTrain FlixBus	09:50AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2	9h04	06:54PM Hamburg Harburg	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2412	10:09AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	03:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 992	10:09AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	4h46	02:55PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 121	10:11AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h19	03:30PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	10:15AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h15	03:30PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 621	10:34AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	03:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 4257	10:35AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	03:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	10:45AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h10	03:55PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 904	10:49AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	03:51PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1905	10:53AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	03:55PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1912	11:09AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	04:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 623	11:34AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	04:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 29511	11:35AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	04:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 225	11:41AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h13	04:54PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn S 9	11:45AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h09	04:54PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2410	12:09PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	05:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn S 9	12:15PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h16	05:31PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 625	12:34PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	05:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 4259	12:35PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	05:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	12:45PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h08	05:53PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 902	12:49PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	05:51PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1907	12:53PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h00	05:53PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1910	01:09PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	06:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 627	01:34PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	06:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 29515	01:35PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	06:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	01:45PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h10	06:55PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 29	01:55PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h00	06:55PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2408	02:09PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	07:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 123	02:12PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h17	07:29PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	02:15PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h14	07:29PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 629	02:34PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h02	07:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 4261	02:35PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h01	07:36PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	02:45PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h10	07:55PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1908	03:09PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	08:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn RE 29519	03:35PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	4h55	08:30PM Hamburg Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 9	03:45PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	5h13	08:58PM Hamburg Hbf	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2406	04:09PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	5h05	09:14PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Fastest Journey

4 h 46 m

Average

5 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

404 km

Of the 46 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) for Hamburg every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

ICE 992

10:09AM4h46

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

02:55PMHamburg Hbf

$1981One-way

1 transfer

RE 29519

03:35PM4h55

Frankfurt am Main Flughafen

08:30PMHamburg Hbf

$1981One-way

1 transfer

ICE 29

01:55PM5h00

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

06:55PMHamburg Hbf

$3571One-way

2 transfers

ICE 1907

12:53PM5h00

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

05:53PMHamburg Hbf

$1741One-way

2 transfers

ICE 1903

08:53AM5h01

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

01:54PMHamburg Hbf

$1741One-way

2 transfers

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg

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Pros

Pleasant climate on the train

Cons

Animal ran onto the track. This caused a delay of 1.5 hours

The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport long-distance station to Hamburg was very comfortable overall. The seats were comfortable and offered enough space for the passengers. There was enough luggage storage to stow luggage safely. Carriages were well insulated so noise from outside was barely audible. Overall, the comfort during the train journey on this route was very satisfactory.

Pros

Punctual

Cons

Cleanliness

The ICE to HH arrived on time. On a positive note, we had just 5 stops, which minimised the journey time enormously. We reached our destination in about 3 1/2 hours. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was not particularly good. Otherwise, the facilities were fine. There was wifi, power sockets, an on-board bistro and nice conductors. The price was a bit too high for me. Otherwise everything was great.

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg

Distance	250 miles (404 km)
Average train duration	3 h 54 min
Average train ticket price	$115 (€99)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 24 direct trains a day
Train providers	Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain

Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg cover the 250 miles (404 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 54 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $115 (€99), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg trains

You can travel by train between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain for as low as $21 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hamburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $21
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 25 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hamburg at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 9 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $26

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg can start from as little as $21 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg is $115 (€99); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg is on average 3 h 54 min for the 250 mile (404 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg leaves at 9: 40 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 24 direct trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hamburg as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 40 PM.

A trip to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Hamburg is October.

You have options as you can travel between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hamburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.