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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€84
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 17
41
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 41 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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.
S9 · ICE 274 · 82848+
816048:45 PM8h35Frankfurt am Main Flughafen5:20 AMHamburg Hbf€181One-way3 transfers- ICE 129 · ICE 5728:15 PM4h15Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:30 AMHamburg Hbf€301One-way1 transfer
- ICE 317 · ICE 707:15 PM4h14Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:29 PMHamburg Hbf€301One-way1 transfer
- S9 · ICE 5728:15 PM4h15Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:30 AMHamburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- S9 · ICE 707:15 PM4h14Frankfurt am Main Flughafen11:29 PMHamburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- 4295 · ICE 7748:22 AM4h07Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1591One-way1 transfer
- 29525 · ICE 5746:22 PM4h07Frankfurt am Main Flughafen10:29 PMHamburg Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
- 29543 · ECE 45:22 PM4h13Frankfurt am Main Flughafen9:35 PMHamburg Hbf€801One-way1 transfer
- ICE 11 · ECE 89:15 AM4h14Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1461One-way1 transfer
- S9 · ECE 89:15 AM4h14Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Omio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a flight costs an average of €299.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€95 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €299 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €95.
A bus is €250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €299.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (4h 28m by train vs 4h 37m by car). Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €72 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 204 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h07 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 | On time 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 11 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S8 · 4510 · ICE 682 | On time 10:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h57 | 2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h31 | 2:40 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 | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h25 | 2:40 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h25 | 2:40 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 | On time 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 4:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h25 | 3:40 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h25 | 3:40 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 | On time 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 770 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 | On time 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h18 | 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h18 | 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 108 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 518 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 8:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h23 | 7:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h23 | 7:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 106 | On time 4:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 516 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h20 | 9:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29543 · ECE 4 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h13 | 9:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 104 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 127 · ICE 574 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h24 | 10:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29525 · ICE 574 | Delayed 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h07 | 8:39 PM 8:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29525 · ICE 574 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h17 | 10:39 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 | Delayed 7:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h14 | 9:41 PM 9:41 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 317 · ICE 70 | Delayed 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 9:41 PM 9:41 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 572 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h15 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 572 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h15 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 274 · 82848+81604 | 8:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 8h35 | 5:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 2:00 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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