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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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€66 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €233 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg:
Taking a bus costs $125 (€113) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $144 (€130) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $25 (€22) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 7 h 15 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 38 min of travel time.
Hamburg is approximately 245 miles (395 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is:
- 18 buses a day.
- 12 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg:
- Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg:
- You can go to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Air Serbia, and you can find Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg tickets for $144 (€130) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€22) with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 7 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with Lufthansa 11 direct flights per day.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main.
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