How to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $125.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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$45

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$51

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$246

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$19

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5h 10m

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4h 40m

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7h 22m

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6h 52m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $51 (€41).

A train is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $246 (€199).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn4441 · ICE 1271+metronom81945
    11:36 PM8h38
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn4441 · ICE 1271+metronom81945
    11:36 PM8h38
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH17
    2:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    3:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4441 · ICE 1271+metronom81945
    11:36 PM8h57
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:33 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    $371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 71
    5:44 AM4h30
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 573
    4:44 AM4h30
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:14 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM8h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM9h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:05 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 AM10h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH11
    11:00 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    12:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH5
    9:30 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    10:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH13
    12:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    1:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main, 92,37% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $51 (€41).

A train is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $246 (€199).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

The distance from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 245 miles (395 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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