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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €101.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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€32

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€37

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€150

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5h 30m

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6h 40m

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5h 58m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Lufthansa

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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 BahnICE 777
07:29PM3h45
Hamburg Hbf
11:14PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 777
07:29PM3h45
Hamburg Hbf
11:14PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CondorDE4172
11:30AM1h05
Hamburg Airport
12:35PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 79
08:29PM4h28
Hamburg Hbf
12:57AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1271
04:27AM3h47
Hamburg Hbf
08:14AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$291One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 921
10:45PM8h18
Hamburg Hbf
07:03AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:55PM15h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:15AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$481One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20PM16h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
05:35AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$481One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM12h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:45AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$711One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4180
07:05AM1h05
Hamburg Airport
08:10AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1981One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH15
11:00AM1h10
Hamburg Airport
12:10PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2551One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH33
08:00PM1h10
Hamburg Airport
09:10PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2551One-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.

FAQs
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 $23 (€18).

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

A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $28 (€22).

A train is $104 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $127 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

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 33 trains per day.
  • Around 16 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline.
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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