The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 17 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße on Sun, May 31, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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.
4:41 AM3h49Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:30 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
4:46 AM5h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:15 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
5:42 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:25 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
6:02 AM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:36 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
6:46 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:29 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
6:02 AM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:36 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
10:02 AM3h35Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:37 PMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
2:02 PM3h35Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:37 PMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
5:42 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:25 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
6:46 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:29 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße$931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $89 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.35 (€-3.50). The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 10:29 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h20 | 2:03 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:29 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 12:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h27 | 4:10 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 1:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 1:37 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 2:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 3:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 4:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 5:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 5:37 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 6:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 7:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 8:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 9:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 9:37 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 10:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h14 | 1:00 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:22 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h45 | 7:07 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h49 | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h29 | 10:15 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 9:25 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 9:36 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße run on average 21 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße from $56 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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