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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 26 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sun, Aug 23, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 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.
15544 · ICE 1272 · ICE 108011:50 PM6h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:42 AMHamburg Hbf$621One-way2 transfers- ICE 1272 · ICE 108011:35 PM7h07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:42 AMHamburg Hbf$711One-way1 transfer
- ICE 92011:22 PM7h28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf$821One-way0 transfers
- ICE 785:46 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:29 AMHamburg Hbf$951One-way0 transfers
- ICE 11866:02 AM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:36 AMHamburg Hbf$1121One-way0 transfers
- ICE 11866:02 AM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:36 AMHamburg Hbf$1121One-way0 transfers
- ICE 107410:02 AM3h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10722:02 PM3h35Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:37 PMHamburg Hbf$1841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10706:02 PM3h35Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:37 PMHamburg Hbf$1841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7411:46 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:29 PMHamburg Hbf$1841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m 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 (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $76.
A bus is $172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $217.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 26m 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1072 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 578 | Delayed 12:58 PM 2:46 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 4:35 PM 4:35 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 72 | On time 3:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 576 | On time 4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 4 | On time 5:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1070 | On time 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 574 | On time 6:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 70 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 572 | On time 8:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 920 | On time 11:25 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h25 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 10:10 PM 11:35 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h23 | 6:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1272 · 4448 · ICE 920 | Delayed 10:10 PM 11:35 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h15 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1922 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 10:10 PM 11:35 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h23 | 6:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1922 · 4448 · ICE 920 | Delayed 10:10 PM 11:35 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h15 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S4 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h06 | 6:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S4 · ICE 1272 · 4448 · ICE 920 | On time 11:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S4 · ICE 1922 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h06 | 6:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S4 · ICE 1922 · 4448 · ICE 920 | On time 11:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S5 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 11:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h45 | 4:58 AM 4:58 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
| ICE 778 | On time 4:21 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h09 | 8:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 78 | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1186 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 9:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 776 | On time 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 76 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 774 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 8 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1074 | On time 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 772 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 74 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 770 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 6 | On time 1:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from $10. 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
Hessische Landesbahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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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