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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 36 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Hamburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 401 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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 129 · ICE 572
ICE 920
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 · ICE 784
ICE 78
ICE 317 · ICE 70
ICE 78
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 · ICE 784
ICE 529 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882
ICE 627 · ICE 1072 · ICE 788
ICE 11 · ECE 8Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $214 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $174 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $214 (€176).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (4h 47m by train vs 5h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $97 (€79) compared to roughly $90 (€73) 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, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 821 · ICE 572 | Delayed 6:51 PM 8:41 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h31 | 1:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 920 | On time 11:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h28 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
ICE 78 | On time 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 | 7:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1513 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 1670 · ICE 682 | On time 10:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h34 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 | On time 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1517 · ICE 1072 · ICE 788 | On time 1:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 627 · ICE 1072 · ICE 788 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | On time 4:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1611 · ICE 1070 · ICE 784 | On time 5:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 725 · ICE 1070 · ICE 784 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 104 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h28 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · ICE 574 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h59 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 129 · ICE 572 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h49 | 3:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 · ICE 647 · 4446+ 81906 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 10h03 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:59, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 2:59 AM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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.

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
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.